Easy Gluten free Beer Bread Recipe (vegan, dairy free)

I was diagnosed with celiac disease and lactose intolerance in my early 20s! As someone who is gluten free and allergic to almonds it is so important to me to provide easy gluten free recipes without tree nuts.

This gluten free beer bread is sure to be a show stopper at your next brunch. This quick bread is moist, flavorful and such a unique recipe. Any beer drinker in your life will appreciate this beer! This homemade beer bread is made with simple ingredients and is perfect for a quick breakfast or snack. 

This bread is gluten free, vegan and nut free! It is perfect for anyone on a gluten-free diet or who is celiac. You can mix in any fruits, nuts or chocolate you want. Its best served warm and toasty! This gluten free beer bread is the perfect base to any bread you want to create! No bread machine needed, just like my gluten free 5 ingredient banana bread!

WHY YOU’LL LOVE THIS RECIPE

• Theres very little clean up since it only uses 1 bowl and 1 mini loaf tray!
• This gluten free beer bread is a quick recipe you can throw together before having guests over.
• It makes a great breakfast, dessert or snack!
• You can mix in any fruits, nuts or chocolate you want.
• This beer bread is the best served warm right out of the oven or heated up in a microwave before serving!
• Feel free to top with extra butter, peanut butter or chickpea butter.
• You can also toast the bread in the toaster or oven until the edges get crispy.

INGREDIENTS & SUBSTITUTIONS

Gluten-free flour: This flour mixture is the base of the bread. Use a good quality all-purpose gluten-free flour blend. Any blend that has oat flour or a combination of flour that is gluten free will work well. You can even use gluten free bread flour. I reccomend using a blend with xanthan gum. My favorite gluten free flour blend is bob’s red mill. This recipe calls for gluten free flour instead of all purpose flour to keep it gluten free.

Baking powder: This helps the bread rise. Make sure it’s fresh.

Sugar/sugar replacement: Adds a touch of sweetness. You can use regular sugar, brown sugar, or a sugar substitute like honey or maple syrup.

Vegan butter: Provides richness and moisture. You can substitute with regular butter or olive oil.

Gluten-free beer: Gives the bread its unique flavor and helps it rise. If you don’t have a bottle of beer, you can use club soda, sparkling water, ginger ale, or even non-dairy milk. Part of this fun of this bread is choosing the type of beer that you’ll use! If you use something with a heavy IPA flavor you’ll see that taste show up in the flavor of the bread! If you use a cider, the bread will take on a fall cider flavor! You can also use a non-alcoholic beer as well!

TASTE & TEXTURE

This gluten-free beer bread has a slightly savory flavor thanks to the beer. It’s a little sweet, too. The inside is moist and slightly dense, while the outside has a nice crust. Overall, it’s a hearty bread that’s satisfying and perfect with a spread of unsalted butter or jam. This loaf of bread is very moist and takes the best when heated up in the microwave for 30 seconds or toasted before eating. 

DIRECTIONS

1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9×5 inch loaf pan.
2. Using a measuring cup, measure the 3 cups gluten-free flour, 1 tablespoon baking powder, and 2 tablespoons sugar or sugar substitute.
3. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the dry ingredients: 
4. Melt the vegan butter. Add the melted butter and 8 ounces of gluten-free beer to the dry ingredients in the large bowl.
5. Mix until just combined. The batter should be thick, similar to pancake batter. Avoid overmixing.
6. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan or greased loaf pan.
7. Bake for 55-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. You may need to bake for an additional 5-10 minutes if the center is not set.
8. Let the fresh bread cool in the pan for a few minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.

EXPERT TIPS & TRICKS

When you mix the ingredients together the texture of the gluten free beer bread batter should be as thick as pancake batter. Batter should not be thin and watery. You can choose to add 6oz of beer first and mix to check the texture first, or you can add all 8oz and if its too thin you can add 1 tbsp extra of flour. Each gluten free beer is different so the texture will change slightly from beer to beer. 

Add a teaspoon salt and pepper for more savory flavors. 

You can add any mix-ins you want to this gluten free beer bread recipe. Feel free to make it your own! You can add vegan chocolate chips, nuts, sprinkles, blueberries, etc

• Chocolate chip beer bread: Mix in 1 cup of vegan chocolate chips before baking.
• Blueberry beer bread: Mix in 1 cup of blueberries before baking.
• Peanut butter beer bread: Mix in 2 tbsp powdered peanut butter + peanut butter chips before baking. 
• Garlic and Butter beer bread: Mix in 3 tbsp powdered garlic before baking. When serving, top with melted vegan butter. 
• Cheddar cheese and parsley beer bread: Mix in 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese and 2 tbsp dried parsley before baking. 

HOW TO SERVE & STORE

For immediate enjoyment, this gluten-free beer bread is best served warm or at room temperature. It’s delicious fresh out of the oven or toasted the next day.

Store leftover bread in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2-3 days.

To refrigerate, wrap the bread tightly in plastic wrap and it will stay fresh for an additional few days.

For longer storage, slice the bread and freeze in individual portions within a freezer-safe bag or container. It will keep in the freezer for up to 3 months.

Reheat frozen slices in the toaster or warm gently in a conventional oven.

Meal Prep Tip: For convenient grab-and-go breakfasts or snacks, slice the bread and freeze individual portions for easy reheating.

Easy Gluten free Beer Bread Recipe (vegan, dairy free)

Kayla Cappiello

This gluten free beer bread is sure to be a show stopper at your next brunch. This quick bread is moist, flavorful and such a unique recipe. Any beer drinker in your life will appreciate this beer! This homemade beer bread is made with simple ingredients and is perfect for a quick breakfast or snack. 

This bread is gluten free, vegan and nut free! It is perfect for anyone on a gluten-free diet or who is celiac. You can mix in any fruits, nuts or chocolate you want. Its best served warm and toasty! This gluten free beer bread is the perfect base to any bread you want to create! No bread machine needed! 

5 from 5 votes

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Prep Time 5 minutes mins

Cook Time 1 hour hr

Servings 6 slices

Ingredients

  

• 3 cups gluten free flour
• 1 tbsp baking powder
• 2 tbsp sugar/sugar replacement
• 1/4 cup of melted vegan butter
• 8 oz of gluten free beer

Instructions

 

• Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9×5 inch loaf pan.
• In a large bowl, whisk together the dry ingredients: 3 cups gluten-free flour, 1 tablespoon baking powder, and 2 tablespoons sugar or sugar substitute.
• Melt the vegan butter. Add the melted butter and 8 ounces of gluten-free beer to the dry ingredients.
• Mix until just combined. The batter should be thick, similar to pancake batter. Avoid overmixing.
• Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan.
• Bake for 55-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. You may need to bake for an additional 5-10 minutes if the center is not set.
• Let the bread cool in the pan for a few minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.