Light Wheat Beer Bread
With its perfectly crisp crust and soft, hearty interior, Light Wheat Beer Bread is the ultimate no-yeast, no-knead recipe for quick homemade bread lovers. Made with a balanced blend of all-purpose and whole wheat flours, this easy bread gets its signature flavor and airy texture from light wheat beer, while a touch of honey adds natural sweetness. Finished with a golden drizzle of melted butter, each slice boasts a rich aroma and a tender crumb that pairs beautifully with soups, stews, or charcuterie boards. Ready in under an hour with just 10 minutes of prep time, this rustic loaf is as simple as it is satisfying. Perfect for weeknight dinners or impressing guests, it’s a foolproof recipe you’ll want to bake again and again.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups All-purpose flour
- 1 cup Whole wheat flour
- 1 tablespoon Baking powder
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 2 tablespoons Honey
- 12 ounces Light wheat beer (room temperature)
- 3 tablespoons Unsalted butter, melted
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, whole wheat flour, baking powder, and salt until well combined.
Stir in the honey and light wheat beer. Mix gently with a wooden spoon or spatula just until the ingredients are combined. Do not overmix, as this can make the bread dense.
Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth out the top with the spatula.
Drizzle the melted butter evenly over the top of the batter, giving the loaf a golden, crisp crust as it bakes.
Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake for 40–45 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Remove the bread from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Then, transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.
Serve warm or at room temperature. This bread is best enjoyed on the day it's made but can be stored in an airtight container for up to 2 days.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1834 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 39.1 g | 50% | |
| Saturated Fat | 22.6 g | 113% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 93 mg | 31% | |
| Sodium | 3731 mg | 162% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 317.5 g | 115% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 21.1 g | 75% | |
| Total Sugars | 35.8 g | ||
| Protein | 43.2 g | 86% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 94 mg | 7% | |
| Iron | 16.0 mg | 89% | |
| Potassium | 822 mg | 17% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
