The Best Beer Bread Recipe Ever! Fresh Milled Flour Edition
This is the Best Beer Bread Recipe Ever, and I am making it with Fresh Milled Flour! Beer bread is a classic recipe that never gets old. It’s simple to make, and it’s perfect for any occasion. But have you ever tried making it with fresh milled flour? Trust me, it will take it to a whole new level! I want to share with you my secret to making the best beer bread ever, and you guessed it… using freshly milled flour. Get ready to indulge in the rich, full-bodied, comforting flavor of this homemade bread.
The Benefits of Using Fresh Milled Flour
Fresh milled flour is a game changer for any bread recipe, and beer bread is no exception. Here are some of the benefits of using fresh milled flour:
- Increased nutrients: Freshly milled flour retains more nutrients than store-bought flour, which loses almost all of it’s nutrients during processing.
- Fresher taste: Store-bought flour can taste stale, but fresh milled flour has a richer, nuttier flavor.
- More control: When you mill your own flour, you have more control over the texture and consistency of the flour. Also, more control of what goes into your food.
Ingredients To Make This Fresh Milled Flour Beer Bread Recipe
- 3 cups of fresh milled flour (360g) (I milled about 1 cup of soft white wheat berries, and 1 cup of hard white wheat berries)
- 1 TBSP of baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1&1/2 tsp of salt
- 1/3 cup of sugar (67g)
- 1 bottle (12 oz) of beer (room temperature)
- 1/3 cup of melted butter (76g)
- *Optional – Pour 2 TBSP more melted butter on top of loaf before baking.
Instructions To Make The Best Beer Bread With Fresh Milled Flour
- Firstly, Preheat your oven to 375°F.
- Prepare a 4×8 loaf pan with parchment paper or oil the pan.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together the fresh milled flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and sugar until well combined.
- Add the beer and melted butter to the dry ingredients and mix until well combined.
- Then, pour the mixture into a greased bread pan.
- *Optional – Pour 2 TBSP melted butter over the top of the mixture.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes before removing it from the pan.
Do I Have To Use Beer To Make This Recipe?
No, you do not have to use beer in this recipe. There are a couple great substitutions available to you!
- Carbonated water or soda water: This is a good substitute for beer as it provides carbonation and a similar texture to the bread. You can use plain or flavored carbonated water, depending on your preference.
- Seltzer Water: This provides the same carbonation as beer, which helps the bread rise and gives it a lighter texture. If you prefer a plain, mild-flavored bread, seltzer water can be a great substitute for beer.
- Non-alcoholic beer: If you want to keep the beer flavor in your bread but avoid alcohol, you can use non-alcoholic beer. This will still provide the yeasty flavor and carbonation that beer adds to the bread.
- Buttermilk: If you prefer a tangy flavor in your bread, you can use buttermilk as a substitute for beer. This will also give the bread a slightly thicker texture.
- Milk or plant-based milk: Lastly, if you don’t have any of the above options on hand, you can use regular milk or plant-based milk as a substitute for beer.
Keep in mind that using a substitute for beer may affect the flavor and texture of your beer bread recipe, so it may not be exactly the same as the original recipe. Most of these substitute do not have the same yeast and malt flavors that beer has. But, I can assure you it will still be delicious!
Will My Bread Taste Just Like Beer? I Don’t Like Beer
If you are not a beer drinker, I recommend you still give this recipe a try, because the beer adds a depth of flavor that is not quite duplicated by anything else. The end result doesn’t taste like beer, and the alcohol cooks off during baking. But, if you don’t have any on hand, or if you do not drink alcohol for any reason, there is still great news! I provide many alternatives in the paragraph above.
Conclusion
Fresh milled flour takes this classic beer bread recipe to a whole new level. Not only does it taste better, but it’s also more nutritious. By following this recipe, you’ll be able to make the best beer bread ever in the comfort of your own home. So, why not give it a try today?
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Beer Bread Made With Fresh Milled Flour
Equipment
- 1 4×8 bread loaf tin
Ingredients
- 3 cups of fresh milled flour 360g (I milled about 1 cup of soft white wheat berries, and 1 cup of hard white wheat berries)
- 1 TBSP of baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1&1/2 tsp of salt
- 1/3 cup of sugar 67g
- 1 bottle 12 oz of beer (room temperature)
- 1/3 cup of melted butter 76g
- 2 TBSP *Optional – Pour 2 TBSP more melted butter on top of loaf before baking.
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F.
- Prepare a 4×8 loaf pan with parchment paper or oil the pan.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together the fresh milled flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and sugar until well combined.
- Add the beer and melted butter to the dry ingredients and mix until well combined.
- Pour the mixture into a greased bread pan.
- *Optional – Pour 2 TBSP melted butter over the top of the mixture.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes before removing it from the pan.
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Notes
- Carbonated water or soda water: This is a good substitute for beer as it provides carbonation and a similar texture to the bread. You can use plain or flavored carbonated water, depending on your preference.
- Seltzer Water: This provides the same carbonation as beer, which helps the bread rise and gives it a lighter texture. If you prefer a plain, mild-flavored bread, seltzer water can be a great substitute for beer.
- Non-alcoholic beer: If you want to keep the beer flavor in your bread but avoid alcohol, you can use non-alcoholic beer. This will still provide the yeasty flavor and carbonation that beer adds to the bread.
- Buttermilk: If you prefer a tangy flavor in your bread, you can use buttermilk as a substitute for beer. This will also give the bread a slightly thicker texture.
- Milk or plant-based milk: Lastly, if you don’t have any of the above options on hand, you can use regular milk or plant-based milk as a substitute for beer.
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Amazing! I’ve been making beer bread for decades and wanted to try FMF. Your recipe was perfect — I made no changes. Used Corona for the beer. Thank you!
Awesome! I am so happy to hear that! Thanks!