Quick breads are one of the first things that beginning cooks make. As long as you measure correctly and your oven is calibrated properly, you will have success. And there's nothing like success to encourage you! These quick and easy recipes are all delicious and different enough so you don't feel like you're making the same thing. Some are made with the standard quick bread method, and others are made more like the classic cakes. Follow the directions and enjoy the delicious results!
1. Banana Bread
Linda Larsen
Banana bread is the classic quick bread. And this recipe makes a velvety bread with perfect texture and flavor. You could add nuts if you'd like, but I think that would ruin the creamy texture.
2. Improved Pear Bread
Linda Larsen
This recipe originally called for just baking powder, but once I took a look at it, I noticed that the batter was very acidic because of the pears and lemon juice. So I reduced the baking powder, added some soda, and voila! The perfect quick bread - tender and moist with a small crumb and velvety texture. Yum.
3. Cranberry Oatmeal Bread
Linda Larsen
This bread is perfect for the holidays, of course, but it's also delicious any time of the year. Did you know that cranberries freeze very well? Buy a couple of bags, keep them in your freezer, and you can whip up this bread this week.
4. Chocolate Chip Coffee Cake
Linda Larsen
I adore this cake because it's velvety and creamy with a fabulous contract topping of crunchy brown sugar crumbs and chocolate chips. What's not to love?
5. Cranberry White Chocolate Muffins
Linda Larsen
White chocolate is usually too sweet for me all on its own (and that's really saying something, because I'm famous for my sweet tooth!). So combine it with tart cranberries and we've got a winner.
6. Quick Coffee Cake
Linda Larsen
I have a pan of this bread baking in my oven right now! Because I've made it so often I can make it in my sleep, it takes me about 8 minutes to whip up, so it should take you about 15. Yes, it's that easy!
7. Onion Scones
Linda Larsen
If you love onions, you'll love this recipe - yes, even for breakfast! I like to heat them up in the toaster oven and add a little butter. They're delicious with hot crisp bacon. The onions become sweet and tender in these little beauties.
