Italian Herb Beer Bread

This easy Pull-Apart Italian Herb Beer Bread is a delicious alternative to classic sourdough. It has a dense, hearty texture and rich flavor that can be customized based on the type of beer you use. Perfect for serving with soups, pasta, or as a savory appetizer for any occasion.

Easy Italian Herb Beer Bread Recipe

There’s nothing quite like the smell of homemade bread baking, it’s one of life’s simple pleasures that never gets old. This Italian beer bread is an easy, affordable indulgence that delivers big comfort. Fresh from the oven, the top has a light crunch that softens as it rests, making it perfect for pulling apart and slathering with butter. Serve it as a cozy side, or pair it with cheese fondue or warm pizza sauce for dipping.

Checkout this quick list of ingredients you’ll need to make Italian Beer Bread: (Scroll down for full printable recipe card.)

• Flour – Self rising flour includes leavening ingredients, and forms the base of the bread dough.
• Beer – One 12 ounce beer adds a yeasty flavor and gives a natural lift to the dough while baking.
• Sugar – Granulated sugar balances the flavor of the beer and gives the bread a touch of sweetness.
• Cheese – Finely grated Parmesan cheese gives the bread a tangy cheesy flavor.
• Seasonings – Dry Italian herb blend, granulated garlic or garlic powder, onion powder.
• Butter – Salted or unsalted butter adds flavor.

How to Make the Best Italian Herb Beer Bread Recipe

• Prepare Pan – Spray 9-inch springform pan with nonstick cooking spray.
• Sift Dry Ingredients – Use a whisk to sift together the flour, sugar, 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, 1 1/2 tsp dry Italian seasoning, onion and garlic powder.
• Beer and Butter – Make a well in the center and add melted butter and the beer in thirds, working each portion into the flour as you go.
• Prepare Pan – Butter a 10-inch deep dish non-stick pan or spritz with cooking spray.
• Divide the Bread Dough – Use a medium ice cream scoop and divide into equal portions placing side by side in prepared pan. Allow to rest covered in a draft free place for 1 hour.
• Heat Oven – Preheat oven to 350°F.
• Butter Herb Glaze – Stir together remaining melted butter, Italian seasoning and garlic salt. Drizzle evenly over bread. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
• Oven – Bake per the baking time in the recipe until the top is golden brown.

Kitchen Equipment to Make Italian Beer Bread Recipe

• Large bowl and microwave safe small bowl.
• Balloon whisk for sifting the dry ingredients.
• One 9-inch or 10-inch springform pan.
• Pastry brush.
• Small ice cream scoop or cookie scoop. (2 Tablespoon scoop)
• Measuring cups and spoons.
• Large non-stick spatula.

Recipe Variations, Tips and Substitutions

• Beer – How to Choose the Right Kind of Beer for Beer Bread: To achieve a deep flavor and color use a medium body or dark beer. For a lighter taste and flavor use a light beer. Light beer is my personal preference for this particular version of Italian beer bread.
• Rising Time – Beer bread doesn’t have to have rise time by nature and can be baked immediately, but, allowing the bread time to proof will allow the leavening provided by the beer to lend a lighter texture.
• Dried Herbs – You can make this bread using dried oregano, parsley, rosemary, thyme or basil.
• To Make Self Rising Flour for This Recipe – To substitute all-purpose flour for self-rising flour this is what you do. Sift together 3 cups all-purpose flour, 1 Tablespoon baking powder and 1 1/2 teaspoon salt then proceed with the recipe as written.
• Cheese – You can add finely grated sharp cheddar cheese, mozzarella cheese or your favorite cheese to the dry ingredients.
• Pan Options – You can divide the batter and pour it into a prepared loaf pan or a 9×9-inch square pan for baking. Check the center with a toothpick to check for doneness, as the baking time will need to be adjusted.
• Serving Suggestions – You can serve this beer bread straight from the oven with butter as a side dish with chili, soup, pasta, or as a side dish with any meal. You can also enjoy it as an appetizer with warm pizza sauce for dipping or with homemade cheese sauce. 

Storage and Leftovers

• Leftovers – Store baked Italian Herb Beer Bread wrapped in foil or in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days or chilled in the refrigerator for up to 3 days
• Reheating – Reheat in single servings in the microwave, toast in the oven or a toaster oven or enjoy at room temperature.
• Freezer – Store Italian beer bread wrapped in heavy duty foil for up to 2 months. Thaw in the fridge and reheat just before serving.

More Easy Bread Recipes to Make

When you’re in the mood to bake, look no further. Here are some delicious options to try from the Melissa’s Southern Style Kitchen recipe index:

• Use frozen dinner rolls to make this savory Garlic Parmesan Pull Apart Bread.
• Pimento Cheese Beer Bread is a fusion of two favorites.
• Dutch Oven White Artisan Bread will have you baking for friends and family year-round.
• Homemade Potato Bread utilizes mashed potatoes for the dense and flavorful dough.
• Homemade Wheat Bread is filled with oats and sunflower seeds.
• Turn a loaf of fluffy bread from the grocery store into this Cheesy Garlic and Herb Bread. 
• Challah Bread from The Lemon Bowl.

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Helpful Kitchen Items:

• Measuring Set
• Mixer
• Springform Pan
• Pastry Brushes