Preheat oven to 375℉. Grease loaf pan and set aside.
In a mixing bowl, combine flour, baking powder and salt.
Add honey, garlic, butter and beer. Mix well.
Pour into loaf pan and bake 45 minutes.
Notes
Substitutions
Honey - Substitute with 3 tablespoons sugar
Beer - Guinness, IPA, Farmhouse Ale, Pale Ale, Brown Ale, Belgian. You can use lighter beers as well, but they'll offer less flavor.
Minced Garlic – You can use fresh minced garlic, but I always use minced garlic purchased in the produce section of the grocery store.
Butter – I always use salted butter in all of my bread recipes, but if you don’t use salted butter, add a little salt.
Beer Bread Variations
Cheese - Aged cheeses tend to work well with honey. Add 1 cup of freshly shredded parmesan, gruyere or cheddar to make a sweet and savory cheesy beer bread.
Herbs - Fold 1 tablespoon dried rosemary, thyme or sage into the batter just before baking.
Salt - Just before serving, brush the loaf with warm honey butter and use a grinder to add thick flakes of sea salt.
Tips
Mix it up directly in the loaf pan for easy cleanup!
If you're not a beer drinker, you can frequently find beers sold individually in your grocery store as well.
Brush honey butter on top for a beautiful glisten and added flavor.
To Store
At Room Temperature - Covered in plastic wrap or in a ziplock bag up to 3 days.
Refrigerated - Covered in plastic wrap or in a ziplock up to 5 days. It will soften the crust and add to the beer flavor.
Freeze - Freeze covered in plastic wrap or foil and place in a freezer bag to prevent freezer odors from seeping in up to 3 months. Bring to room temperature before serving.