143 quick bread recipes

Amish friendship bread starter ferments flour, sugar, and milk for five days to create the sweet, yeasty mother that fuels the famous chain-letter cinnamon quick bread.

Simple banana shortcake made with toasted buckwheat banana bread topped with whipped mashed banana and a squeeze of lemon. A quick, wholesome breakfast for one.

Berry-banana-walnut bread with mashed strawberries or raspberries, banana, orange zest, cinnamon, and nutmeg. A fruit-packed quick bread with a blueberry variation included.

Fruit loaf studded with candied cherries, mixed peel, and nuts with almond and vanilla extract. A festive quick bread that bakes in under an hour with no yeast required.

Hearty oatmeal bread with caraway seeds, made from a yeasted dough with quick oats for a chewy crumb and rustic texture. Makes two loaves.

Savory garlic muffins with crushed garlic and chives baked into a quick bread batter. A warm, fragrant alternative to garlic bread that pairs with pasta, soup, or stew.

Mama's cherry nut bread: a Bisquick-based quick loaf studded with walnuts and quartered cherries. Five ingredients, mix and bake, no kneading.

Whole wheat zucchini bread sweetened with honey, loaded with wheat germ, bran, raisins, and nuts. A wholesome, no-refined-sugar quick bread that makes two loaves.

Whole wheat zucchini bread with cinnamon, vanilla, and chopped nuts. A moist, high-fiber quick bread that uses grated zucchini for natural moisture. Makes two loaves.

Banana Apple Bread loaded with mashed banana, chopped fresh apple, and applesauce, sweetened with brown sugar and cinnamon. A low-fat quick bread with no added oil.

Traditional Amish Friendship Bread starter that lives on your counter for 10 days, then splits into four batches to share. The foundation for sweet, tangy quick breads.

Moist date-apple bread studded with crunchy walnuts and brightened by fresh orange zest. This easy one-bowl quick bread fills your kitchen with warm, fruity aromas.

Quick cheese bread pizzas with chili sauce and melted sharp cheddar on sliced cheese bread. A 3-ingredient snack ready in under 25 minutes that kids absolutely love.

Warm brie melted over fresh herb sprigs, scored in a diamond pattern and ringed with baby pear tomatoes. A quick microwave appetizer served with crusty French bread for scooping.

Lightly sweet banana tea loaf with orange zest and juice concentrate. A diabetic-friendly quick bread with no added sugar, baked in a standard loaf pan.

Lightly spiced pear quick bread sweetened with honey and studded with raisins. Moist, tender crumb thanks to applesauce and minimal oil.