How to Make No Knead Beer Bread - A Step-by-Step Guide

Have you ever wanted to make homemade bread but been intimidated by the idea of kneading and shaping dough? Well, fear not! This no knead beer bread recipe is here to save the day. With just a few simple ingredients and no complicated techniques, you can have a delicious and hearty loaf of bread ready to enjoy in no time. Whether you're a seasoned baker or a novice in the kitchen, this recipe is sure to become a staple in your repertoire.

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Ingredients

  • 1 ½ teaspoons active dry yeast
  • 4 ½ cups all-purpose flour, divided
  • ½ cup warm water (100 degrees F or 38 degrees C)
  • 1 (12 fluid ounce) can or bottle beer
  • 1 ½ teaspoons fine salt
  • all-purpose flour for dusting
  • 1 tablespoon cornmeal

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 35 mins
  • Additional Time: 3 hrs 10 mins
  • Total Time: 3 hrs 55 mins
  • Servings: 15
  • Yield: 1 loaf

  • Stir together yeast, 1/2 cup flour and warm water in a large bowl. Cover and let sit in a warm spot for about 30 minutes.
  • Stir beer, remaining flour and salt into the bowl. Mix until all the flour is incorporated and forms a thick sticky dough that pulls away from the sides of the bowl. Cover and let rise in a warm spot for 2 hours, until doubled in size.
  • Scrape all the dough from the bowl with a rubber spatula, and place on a well-floured surface. Generously flour the top of the dough and form into a loaf shape.
  • Sprinkle a baking sheet with cornmeal. Transfer loaf to the baking sheet and sprinkle the top with flour. Cover loosely with a towel and let rise for 30-40 minutes.
  • Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
  • Place a small loaf pan of warm water on a lower rack to humidify the oven.
  • Slash a long slit in the top of the loaf with a sharp knife or razor. Place the baking sheet on the rack above the pan of warm water in the oven. Bake for 35 minutes, until the loaf is golden brown.
  • Transfer to a cooling rack. Let cool completely before slicing and serving.
  • Nutrition

    154 cal.

    • Total Fat: 0g
    • Saturated Fat: 0g
    • Sodium: 235mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 31g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 0g
    • Protein: 4g
    • Calcium: 7mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 57mg