Delicious and Easy Guinness Bread Recipe (2024)

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This delicious Guinness Bread recipe is super easy to make. It has a light and fluffy texture and a taste with a subtle sweetness. This simple recipe requires no yeast, so no waiting on the dough to rise!

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This Guinness bread recipe is perfect for serving on St. Patrick’s day! If you have never had it, you are in for a real treat.

I’m familiar with the beer bread that comes in mixes but have always shied away from trying to make it from scratch. (I was a little intimidated.)

That is, until this easy recipe! What makes it so easy is that you do not need yeast, which can make it complicated in that you to have to wait on the bread to rise.

This brown bread relies only on baking powder and baking soda for its rise.

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The recipe for bread made with Guinness is fabulously easy and oh so good! I mentioned it did not need yeast and you may be thinking – what makes it rise? The answer is it is the Guinness beer itself.

The yeast in the beer interacts with the sugar to make the bread rise and the addition of baking powder helps keep it light and fluffy instead of dense. How cool is that?!

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As mentioned, this is a light and fluffy Guinness brown bread with a hint of sweetness. YUM! Once you see how easy it is to make and taste the deliciousness, you will be hooked!

If you love Irish bread, be sure and check out this yummy Irish Soda Bread too!

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  • Rolled Oats, also called old fashioned oats, give the bread its heft.
  • Whole Wheat Flour makes up the rest of the bread’s substance with the oats.
  • Brown Sugar lends subtle sweetness.
  • Baking Soda and Baking Powder help the bread to rise.
  • Salt
  • Butter – We used unsalted. If using salted, just cut the added salt by half.
  • Vanilla adds flavor.
  • Milk – 2% or whole – both work well.
  • Vinegar combined with milk replicates buttermilk.
  • Guinness Extra Stout is why we call this Guinness bread!

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🥣 How to Make

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STEP 3: Meanwhile, mix together 3/4 cup of oats, flour, sugar, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.

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STEP 4: In another bowl, stir together the butter, vanilla, milk mixture and Guinness. Add dry mixture into the liquid mixture, and stir until blended.

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STEP 5: Pour batter into the prepared pan. Sprinkle top with remaining oats.

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STEP 6: Bake for 30 minutes, then reduce temperature to 400 and bake for additional 20 minutes. Allow to cool in pan for 30 minutes before moving loaf to a wire rack.

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⭐ Pro Tips ⭐

  • Slightly cool melted butter (just leave on counter for 5-10 minutes) before adding to the other wet ingredients.
  • Mixing the vinegar with milk is to replicate buttermilk. If you prefer to use buttermilk instead of regular milk, then omit the vinegar from the recipe
  • If using salted butter instead of unsalted, reduce the amount of added salt by half.

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Easy Guinness Bread Recipe

Chrysa

This easy Guinness Bread recipe has a light, fluffy texture and a taste with a subtle sweetness. No yeast is required, so no waiting on the dough to rise!

4.78 from 9 votes

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Prep Time 5 minutes mins

Cook Time 50 minutes mins

Total Time 55 minutes mins

Course Bread

Cuisine American

Servings 1 Loaf

Calories 2240 kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 cup Rolled Oats
  • 2 cup Whole Wheat Flour
  • 1/2 cup Brown Sugar
  • 2 tsp Baking Soda
  • 1 tsp Baking Powder
  • 1/2 tsp Salt
  • 1/4 cup melted Butter
  • 2 tsp Vanilla
  • 1 cup Milk
  • 1 tsp Vinegar
  • 12 oz Guinness

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 425.

  • Grease a loaf pan.

  • Combine milk and vinegar and set aside for 10 minutes.

  • Mix together 3/4 cup of oats, flour, sugar, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.

  • In another bowl, stir together the butter, vanilla, milk mixture and Guinness.

  • Add dry mixture into the liquid mixture, and stir until blended.

  • Pour batter into the prepared pan.

  • Sprinkle top with remaining oats.

  • Bake 30 minutes, then reduce temperature to 400 and bake for additional 20 minutes.

  • Allow to cool in pan for 30 minutes before moving to a wire rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1LoafCalories: 2240kcalCarbohydrates: 359gProtein: 52gFat: 65gSaturated Fat: 36gPolyunsaturated Fat: 7gMonounsaturated Fat: 16gTrans Fat: 2gCholesterol: 151mgSodium: 4274mgPotassium: 1703mgFiber: 34gSugar: 121gVitamin A: 1835IUCalcium: 766mgIron: 13mg

I am not a nutritionist. These values were calculated automatically with the Spoonacular Food API.

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FAQs

How do you make Guinness taste better? ›

Add some bubbles. If you want to pretend to be upper-class as well as Irish this Paddy's Day, get adding some champagne to the black stuff. This brilliant mix is known as a Black Velvet!

Can you use beer instead of water to make bread? ›

Whisk up the beer a little to get rid of some of the carbonation. Make your dough but use lukewarm beer instead of water. Follow the same instructions on the bucket to turn your dough into a into Beer Bread dough.

What is a substitute for Irish style flour? ›

*If you don't have access to KA's whole meal Irish-style flour, you can substitute Whole wheat pastry flour. It will be finer, and the loaf a be a bit moister, but it is an adequate substitute.

Which Guinness is best for cooking? ›

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“For marinating, braising or stewing, use Guinness Extra Stout or Foreign Extra Stout because of the depth of flavor they provide. If you just want more of a hint of Guinness, use Guinness Draught.”

Why does my Guinness taste bitter? ›

Hops is a plant (related to hemp), and is responsible for the bitterness of the beer. The more hops the more bitter the beer.

What does adding milk instead of water do bread? ›

It adds nutritional value to baked goods. Mainly protein, calcium, and vitamin B12 which are all necessary for a heathy diet. But we don't only look for the nutritional benefits when using milk in our bread dough. The fat and lactose in milk help with tenderizing the crumb of the bread making it softer and sweeter.

What is the best beer for bread making? ›

Lighter beers, such as lagers, ales and pilsners, will give your bread a lighter color, and mild taste that just about everyone loves. Darker beers like stouts and porters make a darker-colored loaf and have a stronger beer flavor. Hoppy beers like IPAs will give your bread a more bitter taste.

What happens if you use milk instead of water to make bread? ›

Using milk instead of water in your yeasted bread is an easy way to add a touch of sweetness, making it ideal for challah, dinner rolls, cinnamon rolls, and hot dog buns. Milk sugars not only add a hint of sweetness but also result in a softer, more uniform crumb and ensure a nicely browned crust.

What is bread flour called in Ireland? ›

Strong flour is also commonly known as bread flour, and contains more gluten than the other types of flour. The gluten in the flour gives dough elasticity and allows it to rise with a good structure. Strong flour is best used for yeasted bakes and enriched doughs.

Can I use Bisquick instead of flour? ›

Yes, Bisquick can be used as a substitute for flour in certain recipes, particularly those that call for a leavening agent such as baking powder or baking soda. However, it's important to note that Bisquick already contains other ingredients like shortening and salt, so adjustments may be needed in the recipe.

What is King Arthur Irish-style flour? ›

Our Irish-style flour, also known as Irish wholemeal, is a US-grown, bran-flecked, soft whole wheat flour, perfect for traditional Irish baked goods (and much, much more). Similar to whole wheat pastry flour, Irish wholemeal contains all of the bran, endosperm, and germ of the wheat berry.

Why does Guinness taste better in Europe? ›

Any time between when a beer is made and when it's poured will naturally decrease the freshness. Guinness Draught Stout is, in fact, fresher in Ireland simply because it's made there.” Exportation can exacerbate the situation, according to Ethan Fixell, a Certified Cicerone and beverage expert.

Why is Guinness so delicious? ›

It's made from a grist (grain) that includes a large amount of roasted barley, which gives it its intense burnt flavor and very dark color.

What is the difference between Guinness and Guinness original? ›

Guinness Draught is what is now predominantly served through a draught in a pub; Guinness draught can be purchased in cans also. Guinness original extra stout is a carbonated version of Guinness and is based on the original Guinness Stout.

What does Guinness taste good with? ›

"” “Switch up your usual menu with something spicy & tangy, like these Guinness Coconut Curry Braised Short Ribs!” “A classic stew with a modern twist of salty and spicy bacon and jalapeño dumplings.” “Plenty of heat and spice to bring your tastebuds on a journey to the Caribbean.”

How to make Guinness sweeter? ›

Heat the Guinness and brown sugar in a sauce pan over medium heat. Stir continuously until sugar has dissolved and mixture has started to bubble. Reduce heat to low and allow mixture to simmer for about 45 minutes, stirring occasionally. Be patient -- it's so worth it!

What goes well with Guinness? ›

Here is the list of the top ten things that go with a Guinness:
  • Beef stew. This hearty meal consisting of succulent beef, a rich, beefy broth and fork-tender vegetables goes well with the bitter brew.
  • Shepherd's pie. ...
  • Baked salmon. ...
  • Oysters on the half shell. ...
  • Fish and Chips. ...
  • Kidney Pie. ...
  • Ice Cream. ...
  • Soda bread.

Why does some Guinness taste better than others? ›

It's all down to how frequently the draft pipes are used and also the way it is poured. If In a pub where Guinness isn't frequently bought, poured at the incorrect angle, not allowed to settle, too rushed etc etc then it's not a good pint.

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