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Guinness Beer Bread

This easy Guinness beer bread requires no yeast, no kneading, and comes together in minutes. The stout beer gives it a deep, malty flavor, while shredded Irish cheddar adds richness to every bite.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time50 minutes
Total Time1 hour 5 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Irish
Servings: 8 servings
Author: Krissy Allori

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/3 cup sugar
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese shredded, Irish cheddar (Kerrygold) recommended
  • 12 ounces stout beer I used Guinness
  • 1 tablespoon butter I used Kerrygold

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line a loaf pan with parchment and/or grease with butter.
  • In a large bowl, mix together the 3 cups all-purpose flour, 1/3 cup sugar, 1 tablespoon baking powder, and 1 teaspoon salt. Add the shredded 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese and toss together so that each piece of cheese is coated with the flour mixture.
  • Add the 12 ounces stout beer and stir just until fully mixed. Pour the batter into the prepared pan. Allow the batter to rest (preferably in a warm room) for 20-30 minutes.
  • Cook the bread in the preheated oven for 45-55 minutes or until an inserted toothpick comes out clean or when the internal temperature of the bread reaches 190°F. Five minutes before removing the bread from oven, rub the top of the bread with 1 tablespoon butter until its coated with a wonderful melted layer.
  • Remove the pan from the oven and immediately remove the bread from the pan to cool on cooling rack. Serve warm with more butter.

Notes

Recipe makes one loaf.
  • You can substitute the flour, sugar, and baking powder in my recipe with 3 1/3 cups self rising flour if you have it on hand. 
  • Since I made this bread for St. Patrick's Day, I used Guinness stout for my beer, Kerrygold Irish Cheddar which has a sharp nutty taste, and Kerrygold Irish butter, which, in my opinion, is worth every penny.  You can easily swap those ingredients out for a different kind of beer or ale and/or alternate cheddar cheese and butter.
  • The easiest way to pull the hot loaf of bread out of the pan is to line it with parchment paper first.
  • To store, wrap tightly in plastic wrap.

Nutrition

Calories: 289kcal | Carbohydrates: 46g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 19mg | Sodium: 393mg | Potassium: 215mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 185IU | Calcium: 174mg | Iron: 2mg