Ginger Beer Bread
Ginger Beer Bread is a moist, spiced quick bread that uses ginger beer as its primary liquid, creating a tender crumb with a subtle, spicy kick. It's a simple, no-yeast bread typically made with flour, sugar, butter, and ginger beer, often enjoyed as a snack or breakfast treat. This style of bread is a popular home baking recipe in many English-speaking countries, particularly in the UK and Australia.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This bread is high in carbohydrates from flour and sugar, with a moderate amount of fat from butter. It provides some energy and small amounts of minerals like iron and potassium, with a typical slice containing roughly 250-300 calories.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 265 kcal |
| Protein | 4 g |
| Carbs | 42 g |
| Fat | 9 g |
| Fiber | 1.2 g |
| Sugar | 18 g |
| Sodium | 320 mg |
| Iron | 2.1 mg |
| Potassium | 110 mg |
| Thiamin (B1) | 0.2 mg |
| Niacin (B3) | 1.8 mg |
| Folate | 45 mcg |
| Calcium | 60 mg |
| Magnesium | 15 mg |
| Phosphorus | 70 mg |
Per 1 slice (80 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
The use of ginger beer (a fermented, carbonated ginger drink) as a leavening agent is unique; its carbonation helps the bread rise without yeast, giving it a distinctive, slightly tangy flavor profile. Nutritionally, the ginger can offer mild digestive benefits.
