No-Knead Beer Loaf
No-Knead Beer Loaf bakes up with a crackly crust and a tender, slightly malty crumb thanks to the beer-infused dough. Its rich aroma and subtle yeastiness make it a perfect companion to hearty soups, game-day spreads, or an upgraded sandwich. Serve warm with butter to highlight its toasty, bakery-style flavor.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook35 mins
- Serves15
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in No-Knead Beer Loaf, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 54 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 12 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 48 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 74
- Heart Health
- 58
- Metabolic
- 20
- Digestive
- 38
- Inflammatory
- 24
- Performance
- 35
- General Wellness
- 1
In a large bowl, stir together the yeast, 1/2 cup flour, and warm water. Cover and let rest in a warm spot for about 30 minutes.
- 2
Stir the beer, remaining flour, and salt into the bowl. Mix until all the flour is incorporated and a thick, sticky dough forms that pulls away from the sides of the bowl. Cover and let rise in a warm place for 2 hours, until doubled in size.
- 3
Use a rubber spatula to scrape all the dough from the bowl onto a well-floured surface. Generously flour the top of the dough and shape it into a loaf.
- 4
Sprinkle a baking sheet with cornmeal. Move the loaf onto the baking sheet and sprinkle the top with flour. Cover loosely with a towel and let rise for 30–40 minutes.
- 5
Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
- 6
Place a small loaf pan of warm water on a lower oven rack to add humidity.
- 7
Cut a long slit in the top of the loaf with a sharp knife or razor. Put the baking sheet on the rack above the pan of warm water in the oven. Bake for 35 minutes, until the loaf is golden brown.
- 8
Move the loaf to a cooling rack. Let it cool completely before slicing and serving.
- Calories 156.18 kcal Moderate 8%
- Protein 4.12 g Low Source 8%
- Carbohydrate 29.96 g 11%
- Total Fat 0.04 g Low Source 0%
- Saturated Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 0.0 mg Low Source 0%
- Sodium 9.09 mg Low Source 0%
- Dietary Fiber 1.54 g Low Source 6%
- Total Sugars 0.36 g --
- Added Sugars 0.33 g Low Source 1%
- Calcium 2.53 mg Low Source 0%
- Iron 1.92 mg Moderate 11%
- Potassium 19.26 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin A 0.52 mcg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin C 0.0 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Corn 🌽
- Alcohol 🚫🍷
About This Recipe
No Knead Beer Loaf is made with 6 ingredients and serves 15. It takes about 45 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Active Dry Yeast, All Purpose Flour, Beer, and Cornmeal. Each serving provides about 156.18 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is No-Knead Beer Loaf made of?
- The main ingredients are Active Dry Yeast, All-Purpose Flour, Beer, Cornmeal, Salt. The full list of 6 is above.
- How long does it take to make No-Knead Beer Loaf?
- About 45 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 35 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 156.18 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is No-Knead Beer Loaf easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 6 ingredients and 8 steps.
- Is No-Knead Beer Loaf healthy?
- No-Knead Beer Loaf has an easyChef Pro health score of 43/100. Per serving, it provides 156.18 calories and 4.12 g of protein, or 8% of the Daily Value. It contains Wheat, Gluten, Corn and Alcohol, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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