Baileys Dark Chocolate Guinness Bread

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Guinness has a natural malty sweetness and a hoppy bitterness that not only makes it great for sipping but also perfect for baking. Especially when you’re baking with chocolate.

And, you guys, this dark chocolate Guinness bread is exactly the type of treat that makes baking with Guinness so worth it.

Plus, in keeping with the Irish theme, this delicious bread is also drizzled with a Baileys Irish Cream glaze, making it perfect for festive holidays like St Patrick’s Day.

How long does Guinness bread last?

How long this bread lasts will depend on how you store it, as well as whether or not you’ve already drizzled it with the Baileys glaze.

Without glaze: This bread can be stored in a sealed container on the counter for up three or four days or in the refrigerator for up to 10 days.

With glaze: The bread can be stored in a sealed container in the refrigerator for up to 10 days.

And like most homemade bread, the flavor of this loaf will intensify after two days.

Can Guinness bread be frozen?

Yes, it totally can!

When stored in an airtight container or freezer bag, this dark chocolate bread will keep its “best” quality for about two or three months. After that point, the texture of the bread might change, but it will remain good for up to six months frozen.

Will Guinness bread make you drunk?

As far as the Guinness goes, since it’s baked in the bread, most – but not all – of the alcohol will “bake off” and leave only the malty sweet flavor. You can read more about how this works here: No Worries, the Alcohol Burns Off During Cooking—But, Does It Really?

However, keep in mind that the Baileys glaze is not baked, so this will include the same amount of alcohol content as it says on the bottle. You’re only using two tablespoons of Baileys Irish Cream to glaze the whole bread, but it’s still there, nonetheless. If this is a concern, you can substitute the Baileys Irish Cream for an equal amount of Baileys Irish Creamer (like for coffee) as a non-alcoholic alternative.

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How to make dark chocolate Guinness bread

This next part is only a photo tutorial of the recipe steps. If you’re looking for the full recipe measurements and instructions, scroll down to Recipe Details.

Step 1 – In a large bowl, whisk together all of the dry ingredients: flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, salt, and white pepper. Set this bowl aside for now.

Step 2 – Using a stand mixer (or hand mixer + large bowl), whip together the butter and brown sugar. Add the egg, then mix again.

Step 3 – Pour in the Guinness beer, then mix again.

Step 4 – Add the dry ingredients to the bowl, then mix well.

Step 5 – Add the chocolate chips and walnuts to the batter, then use a spatula fold them in.

Step 6 – Spray a 9×5 bread loaf pan with baking spray, then pour the bread batter in. Use a spatula to smooth out the top into a single layer.

Step 7 – Bake!

Step 8 – While the baked bread cools, prepare the Baileys glaze by adding powdered sugar, Baileys Irish Cream, and half and half to a small bowl, then whisk them all together.

Step 9 – Drizzle the Baileys glaze over the baked bread as you see fit.

Step 10 – Serve and enjoy!