There’s nothing quite like the smell of freshly baked bread wafting through the kitchen. And when it’s one of our easy quick bread recipes, it’s even better. Quick breads are easy to make, require no yeast, and can be ready in just a few hours.
This round up of 19 Easy Quick Bread Recipes includes a variety of flavors to satisfy everyone’s tastebuds. From classic Copycat Starbucks Lemon Loaf to more unique breads like Navajo Fry Bread and Sage Brown Butter Cornbread, there’s sure to be a recipe new to you here that you’ll love.
Why you’ll want to try these recipes
If you love sweet and savory breads without all the work of kneading yeast breads, than you undoubtedly will want to tray these quick and easy bread recipes. No fuss, and most ready to serve in less than an hour!
- Easy to make. Even if you’re not a confident baker, you can easily whip up one of these easy quick bread recipes.
- Quick to make. Most of these recipes can be made in less than an hour, so you can have fresh muffins, scones, or biscuits on the table in no time.
- Versatile. You can serve these breads for breakfast, snack, or even as dessert. Our Banana Bread and Zucchini Bread are amazing as French Toast!
- They’re delicious. These easy to make quick breads are moist, flavorful, and satisfying.
So what are you waiting for?
Next time you’re looking for a quick and easy way to bake something delicious, be sure to try one of these easy quick bread recipes. You won’t be disappointed!
19 Sweet & Savory Quick Breads
This round up of 19 Easy Quick Bread Recipes includes a variety of flavors to satisfy everyone's tastebuds. From classic Copycat Starbucks Lemon Loaf to more unique breads like Navajo Fry Bread and Sage Brown Butter Cornbread, there's sure to be a recipe new to you here that you'll love.
These are the best chocolate chip muffins you will ever make. They are light, tender and moist and utterly delightful. They have a toffee streusel crumb topping that is to-die-for and make every bite swoon-worthy.
Our Morning Glory Muffins are moist, tender, and packed with flavor. We included warm spices of cinnamon, ground ginger, and cloves with healthy carrots, apples, raisins, dried ginger bits, and crunchy nuts. One of these delicious muffins will make the perfect breakfast. or mid-day snack.
This recipe makes 18 standard-sized muffins or 8 jumbo-sized muffins.
Gluten free zucchini bread really can be tender, light, moist, and delightfully delicious. This recipe knocks it out of the park. No one will guess that this is gluten free.
This recipe makes 1 large loaf. Check the notes below if you don't have a 9x5 inch pan (you have options).
Sage and brown butter give an elevated depth of flavor to this skillet cornbread. This savory, tender cornbread makes a delicious side dish.
This rustic barley bread is made with one hundred percent barley flour that gives it a complex and delicious flavor. The texture is similar to cornbread. It slices easily and makes fabulous toast.
Indian fry bread is a soft and fluffy flatbread that you can serve as a savory or sweet treat. Top it with jam, cinnamon sugar, honey, or savory taco toppings.
This recipe has instructions to make the fry bread with or without yeast. Both versions come out equally delicious but if you want to freeze the dough, choose to make the version with yeast.
This ultra moist blackberry lemon bread bursts with fresh blackberry and tart lemon flavors. A blackberry swirl runs throughout the loaf, giving it a more intense blackberry flavor and making it a showstopper.
Irish brown soda bread is a quick-bread made without yeast. This traditional brown bread uses baking soda as the levening agent. We added a little baking powder to give it more rise. It is naturally dense and gets its beautiful color from a dollop of molasses.
Our barley biscuits are made with 100% barley flour. It makes a rustic, hearty biscuit with a coarse texture yet they are flaky and delicate at the same time. And because they're made with whole-grain barley flour, they have a nutty flavor that is simply delicious.
These lemon poppy seed scones are bakery-style treats that are incredibly tender and flaky. They are easy to make and perfect for any breakfast or brunch spread. The bright citrus flavor pairs perfectly with the nutty poppy seeds, making these scones a crowd-pleaser.
This banana nut bread tastes just like Starbucks banana bread. It is moist and tender and has just the right amount of walnuts, pecans, bananas, and sugar to replicate the Starbucks banana bread recipe.
This sweet potato flatbread only takes three ingredients! It does not require yeast or kneading and it is incredibly easy to make. It stays soft, tender and flexible making it perfect for sandwich wraps and if you roll it very thin, it can be used as a tortilla.
This classic cornbread recipe is rich, buttery, and tender. It is a great side dish that goes well with any main meal. The recipe is easy to stir together and you can adapt it with a variety of flavorful add-ins. Also, you can bake it in a skillet, square pan, or muffin tins. For best results, use fine-ground cornmeal. See the notes if you want to stir in additional spices and flavorings.
This is a savory cornbread. We added a pinch of sugar to enhance the flavor of the cornmeal and the rich buttery flavor. It is an optional ingredient if you are in the "no sugar" camp but we think it balances the flavors quite well.
These carrot spelt muffins are made with wholesome whole-grain spelt flour. They are lightly sweetened with honey and moistened with Greek yogurt.
This banana bread is studded with chocolate chips and a toffee-like flavor from the brown sugar. Use slightly overripe bananas for the best banana flavor.
These jam filled strawberry rhubarb muffins are light, tender, and lightly sweetened. The crunchy streusel topping adds an extra layer of sweetness and a contrasting texture to the fluffy muffins.
Plan ahead if you want to make your own strawberry rhubarb jam and make the jam at least 3 hours in advance so it has time to cool. You can also use store-bought strawberry jam.
A tender and moist sweet potato bread with warm spices and a delicious flavor.
So Many Recipes, So Little Time!
Quick bread as so fast and easy, that you could make a new easy quick bread recipe every week! Imagine your family’s delight at having Morning Glory Muffins one morning with fresh orange juice. Than, pack a savory lunch wrap using our Sweet Potato Flatbread recipe. Your kid’s won’t even mind the vegetables!
Beyond the easy of making these easy quick breads, you can succeed even if you’re a new cook! You can trust our step-by-step tutorial photos to guide you each step of the process when making these sweet and savory quick breads.
Tips for Success
- Follow the recipe closely. This is the most important tip, as even small deviations from the recipe can have a big impact on the final product.
- Don’t overmix the batter. Over mixing can develop the gluten in the flour, resulting in a tough and chewy bread. Mix the batter just until the ingredients are combined, and then stop.
- Preheat your oven. This is essential for ensuring that your bread bakes evenly.
- Let the quick bread cool completely before slicing and serving. This will help the bread hold its shape and will prevent it from becoming too crumbly.
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❓Frequently Asked Questions
Quick breads are made with baking powder or baking soda, while yeast breads are made with yeast. Yeast breads require time to rise, while quick breads can be baked immediately.
es, you can use gluten-free flour in quick breads. Look for King Arthur’s Measure For Measure gluten-free replacement flour. It’s a superb substitute for all purpose flour.
Yes, you can make quick breads ahead of time. Simply bake the breads according to the recipe, then let them cool completely. Once the breads are cool, wrap them tightly in plastic wrap or aluminum foil and store them at room temperature for up to 3 days. You can also freeze quick breads for up to 2 months.
Self-rising flour already contains baking powder and salt, so you don’t need to add any additional leavening agents. However, you will need to add baking soda if the quick bread recipe calls for it.
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Food Safety
- Raw flour, baking mixes, batter, and dough are not safe to eat until thoroughly cooked.
- After handling raw batter or dough, it is important to wash your hands, utensils, and surfaces thoroughly.
- Test baked goods with a toothpick or instant-read thermometer in the center of the baked goods to ensure they are done baking.
- Use oils with high smoking point to avoid harmful compounds. Always have good ventilation when using a gas stove.
