Preheat oven to 350°F. Prepare a 9"x5" bread pan by greasing with 1 tablespoon of butter. Set aside.
In a large bowl, combine self-rising flour and sugar with a whisk. Make a well in the center. Add the root beer into the well.
Stir the mixture with a spoon until combined.
Pour the mixture into your prepared bread pan. Drizzle with 2 tablespoons of butter. Bake for 55-60 minutes, until browned on top and loaf thumps when you tap the top.
Place on a wire rack and allow to cool for 5 minutes. Remove bread from the pan and allow it to cool on the wire rack. You can brush with more butter if you choose.
Enjoy!
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Notes
You can substitute all-purpose flour in this beer bread recipe with a few adjustments. If you plan to use all-purpose flour, you’ll need to use 3 cups of all-purpose flour and add 1 tablespoon of baking powder and 3/4 teaspoon salt.
If you are using unsalted butter, just add 1/4 teaspoon salt to the flour and sugar.
Store loaves in a sealed plastic bag or airtight container. It should stay fresh for a few days at room temperature.
You can also freeze it for later. For best results, slice it first, then place a piece of parchment paper between each slice. This way, you can thaw just what you need. Keep it all in a freezer-safe plastic bag for up to 6 months.