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    Texas Beer Bread

    A dense, hearty quick bread made with beer instead of yeast, baked golden and served warm with butter.

    ⏱ 10 minPrep time
    🔥 45 minCook time
    🍽 8Servings
    🏷 Side DishCategory
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    Texas Beer Bread - rustic golden beer bread loaf with butter

    Texas beer bread is the no-fuss quick bread that belongs on every Texas table — a dense, hearty loaf leavened with beer instead of yeast, baked golden with a buttery crust. It takes five minutes to mix and pairs perfectly with chili, barbecue, and beans.

    Chef Emily presents Texas Beer Bread

    The five-minute quick bread

    A dense, hearty loaf made with beer instead of yeast, baked golden and served warm with butter.

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    Step by stepInstructions

    1. Heat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan.
    2. Whisk the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt in a large bowl.
    3. Pour in the beer and stir just until combined — the batter will be thick.
    4. Scrape the batter into the loaf pan and pour the melted butter over the top.
    5. Bake 45-50 minutes until golden and a toothpick comes out clean. Cool 10 minutes before slicing.

    💡 Chef tips & storage

    Use a light lager or ale — the beer's carbonation does the leavening. Pour the melted butter over the top before baking for that signature golden crust.

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    Recipe details

    Prep10 min
    Cook45 min
    Servings8
    CategorySide Dish
    PublishedAugust 16, 2026
    Emily — the cook behind My Comfort Recipes

    Hi, I'm Emily 🧡

    Hi, I'm Emily — the cook behind My Comfort Recipes. Simple, tested comfort food for real weeknights, written down the way grandma would. Pull up a chair. More about me →

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