Name: Strawberry Basil Beer Bread Loaf
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 50 min
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 8
Cuisine: US
Ingredients: Cooking spray; 3 cups self-rising flour; 1/4 cup granulated sugar; 1 (12-ounce) bottle fruity beer (such as citrus or apple); 1 1/2 cups chopped fresh strawberries; 1/2 cup loosely packed, chopped fresh basil leaves; 1 tablespoon coarse sugar, for sprinkling

Quick Bread

Strawberry Beer Bread with Fresh Basil

Sep 1, 2025
by Adrienne Berge
- 1.0 / 5 ( 1 Ratings)
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PREP TIME

10 mins
COOK TIME

50 mins
TOTAL TIME

1 hrs
SERVING

8 People
VIEWS

3

Imagine the sun-ripened sweetness of strawberries mingling with the subtle, peppery notes of fresh basil, all embraced by the comforting warmth of homemade beer bread. This unexpected yet delightful combination yields a loaf that's both intriguing and irresistible, perfect for brunch, dessert, or a savory afternoon snack.

Ingridients

Adjust Servings

Cooking spray

3 cups self-rising flour

1/4 cup granulated sugar

1 (12-ounce) bottle fruity beer (such as citrus or apple)

1 1/2 cups chopped fresh strawberries

1/2 cup loosely packed, chopped fresh basil leaves

1 tablespoon coarse sugar, for sprinkling

Nutrition

Carbohydrate

46 g
Fiber

2 g
Protein

5 g
Saturated Fat

0 g
Sodium

598 mg
Sugar

9 g
Fat

1 g
Unsaturated Fat

0 g

Follow The Directions

01

Step

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan with cooking spray. (5 minutes)

02

Step

In a large bowl, whisk together the self-rising flour and granulated sugar. Pour in the beer and stir until just combined. Gently fold in the chopped strawberries and basil. The batter will be thick and sticky. (10 minutes)

03

Step

Transfer the batter to the prepared loaf pan. Sprinkle the top evenly with coarse sugar. (2 minutes)

04

Step

Bake in the preheated oven for 50-60 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean. (60 minutes)

05

Step

Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely. (10 minutes)

For best results, use a good quality fruity beer to enhance the strawberry flavor. Experiment with different beer styles to find your favorite combination!
If you don't have self-rising flour, you can make your own by combining 3 cups all-purpose flour with 4 1/2 teaspoons baking powder and 1 1/2 teaspoons salt.
This bread is best enjoyed fresh, but it can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days.

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