This simple vegan beer bread is moist and delicious and with just a few simple ingredients, you can whip up a loaf of homemade bread in about 5 minutes and pop it in the over for delicious warm bread with no fuss. You can even make it gluten-free if needed!
Why you will LOVE this beer bread recipe…
- With just a few simple ingredients you can easy to make your own bread.
- There is no kneading dough or waiting for the yeast rise!
- It’s free of dairy, soy, eggs, and nuts, so everyone can enjoy it!
- Easily make it gluten-free by using my gluten-free flour recipe and a GF beer.
- It’s the perfect addition to soup or salad or your game day snacks!
- It’s fun to make! My kids love to help make this bread!
What type of beer should I use in my vegan beer bread?
I have found that lighter beers with a milder flavor work best with this bread. Beers with a strong hoppy flavor make the bread hoppy too. Most lighter beers are vegan, but if you are not sure, check Peta’s vegan beer list to be sure!
How can I make gluten-free beer bread?
It is easy to swap out the flour in this recipe for my gluten-free flour recipe. After testing a variety of store-bought flour mixes, my homemade gluten-free flour mix seemed to work the best. You will also need to use a gluten-free beer. Once again, use a beer that has a mild flavor for the best tasting bread.
How do I make vegan beer bread?
- Preheat your oven to 400° F.
- Put flour, oats, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a mixing bowl.
- Add a little finely chopped onion (optional).
- Pour in a full can or bottle of beer and stir for about 30 strokes until all the flour is incorporated.
- Pour into a lightly oiled bread pan and sprinkle the top with a handful of oats to make it pretty.
- Bake for 40 minutes.
- Brush the top with a tablespoon of melted butter after baking. (optional)
Serve this beer bread with a delicious vegan soup for a complete meal!
These are some of my favorite soups to serve with this beer bread:
This bread also works great to serve with a saucy pasta dish like Vegan Vodka Sauce or my Vegan Tomato Pasta. It's also delicious with a slice of my homemade vegan smoked gouda on top!
Tips for making perfect vegan beer bread:
- Don’t over stir the dough, you will stir out the air and cause it not to rise.
- Pour the batter immediately into the bread loaf and put it in the oven. (Don’t let the batter sit around before baking it).
- Although the onion is optional, it gives the bread a lot of flavor, and a little extra moisture too, so it is highly recommended.
- This beer bread can make a great gift, just put all the dry ingredients into a mason jar and wrap it up with a beer and some instructions!
- Butter the bread with my homemade vegan butter!
Make sure to follow me on Instagram for daily vegan recipe ideas and tag me @thehiddenveggies so I can see your creations too!
A classic easy vegan beer bread recipe.
- 2 1/2 cups flour (my gluten-free flour mix if needed)
- 1/2 cups oats (plus an extra 2 tbsp for sprinkling on top)
- 2 tbsp sugar
- 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 12 oz beer (gluten-free beer if needed)
- 1/4 cup onion chopped (optional)
- 1 tsp vegan butter (optional)
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Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
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Put 2 1/2 cups flour, 1/2 cups oats, 2 tbsp sugar, 1 1/2 tsp baking powder, 1/2 tsp baking soda, and 1/2 tsp salt in a mixing bowl and stir. (Use my gluten-free flour recipe if you need gluten-free).
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Add ¼ cup of finely chopped onion (optional).
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Pour in a full 12 oz can or bottle of beer and stir for about 30 strokes until all the flour is incorporated.
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Pour into a lightly oiled bread pan and sprinkle the top with a handful of oats to decorate.
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Bake at 400°F (200°C) for 40 minutes.
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Brush the top with a tablespoon of melted butter. (optional)
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Allow to cool for about 10 minutes before slicing.
Pro Tips:
- Don’t over stir the dough, you will stir out the air and cause it not to rise.
- Pour the batter immediately into the bread loaf and put it in the oven. (Don’t let the batter sit around before baking it).
- Although the onion is optional, it gives the bread a lot of flavor, and a little extra moisture too, so it is highly recommended.
- If making this bread with my gluten-free flour recipe, be sure to tap the measuring cup a few times to settle the flour to get a more accurate measurement. (Freshly sifted flour will be more fluffy).
- Allow the bread to cool a little before slicing.
