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. There is also a gluten free option if you prefer.
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!
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 makes 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?
- Pre-heat 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)
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, 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!
Don’t forget to pin this easy vegan beer bread recipe for later!
An easy vegan beer bread made with wheat flour or gluten free.
- 2 cups flour (my gluten free flour mix if needed)
- 1/2 cups oats
- 2 tbsp sugar
- 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 16 oz. bottle beer (gluten free beer if needed)
- 1/4 cup onion chopped (optional)
- 1 tsp vegan butter (optional)
Pre-heat your oven to 400° F.
Put flour, oats, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a mixing bowl. (Use my gluten free flour recipe if you need gluten free).
Add ¼ cup of 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. (optional)
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, so it is highly recommended.
I made today with Namaste GF flour and it turned out really gummy. I continued to bake (added over 20 minutes) and it didn’t change. The flavor was good but the texture is terrible. Is this normal with GF Flour? Anything I can do to improve texture?
Sorry that it came out gummy for you Jeanette. I have used the Trader Joe’s all purpose flour mix, and my own homemade gluten free flour mix and both worked very well. I have not made this bread with the Namaste flour, but I have had that problem with some other things when I have used Namaste. I have noticed a gummy texture in cakes and muffins if I use that brand or any other brand that has Sorghum flour in it. I hope that you try it again using my gluten free flour mix, it works the best in this recipe. It’s good to know this flour doesn’t work. I will put a note in the recipe not to use flour mixes that contain Sorghum flour.
Thanks for the reply. I will try again with your suggestion. The flavor was quite tasty but nobody would eat it because of texture. I will try again!
Let me know how it goes. I think that you will really like it with my gluten free flour mixture. The texture comes out great for me with it! 🙂
This bread is so delicious and so easy, thank you Monica for sharing the recipe 🙂
Thanks so much Tracy! I’m so happy that you liked it! I’m always amazed how easy it is to make!
I’m not a baker but this was as easy as heating up a can of soup and so delicious. Yummm
Hi Mary, I’m so happy to hear that you liked it! It is amazing how easy it is to make bread this way!