Italian Herb Beer Bread

Course Bread, Side Dish

Cuisine American, Italian Inspired, Southern

Keyword banana-bread-recipes, easy-bread-recipes, italian-herb-beer-bread

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 40

Rise time 1

Total Time 1 55

Servings servings

Calories 92kcal

Author Melissa Sperka

In a medium mixing bowl 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.
Make a well in the center of the dry mixture, adding 2 Tbsp melted butter and the beer in thirds, working each portion into the flour as you go.
Butter a 10-inch deep dish non-stick pan or spritz with cooking spray.
Use a medium ice cream scoop and divide the dough into equal portions placing side by side. Allow to rest covered in a draft free place for 1 hour.
Bake: Preheat oven to 350°F After 1 hour rise time mix together remaining 2 Tbsp melted butter, 1/2 tsp Italian seasoning and garlic salt. Drizzle evenly over bread. Sprinkle with 2 Tbsp Parmesan cheese.
Bake for 35-40 minutes until top is golden. Slice and serve immediately.

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 9x9-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.