The easy and quick bread recipes we’ve gathered below will have you baking like a pro in no time! While some of these breads may veer more toward the dessert or breakfast category rather than something you’d make a sandwich with, they’re oh so tasty. No matter your baking skills, we promise you’ll be able to have a fresh loaf out of the oven that’ll have you saying goodbye to store-bought bread.
Easy and Quick Bread Recipes for All Bakers
Kitchen Garden Quick Bread
Fall is harvest time, with farm stands and farmers’ markets overflowing with produce. Make a few loaves of this quick bread recipe and freeze them for the long winter ahead.
Peanut Butter Cup Banana Bread
Who doesn’t love peanut butter and bananas together? This sweet and delicious duo (with the help of chocolatey Reese’s Cups) make a dessert bread you’ll be bringing to your fall festivities. Plus, if you have leftover Halloween candy, this is the perfect recipe to use it up.
Chocolate Zucchini Bread
If we are being honest, this is more of a chocolate cake with a bit of zucchini. But hey, at least we’re trying to be more nutritious, right?! So while you sip your coffee in the morning and take a bite of this rich and delicious chocolate zucchini bread, you can feel satisfied knowing that you’re also getting a healthy dosage of vitamin A, manganese, and fiber!
Buttermilk Soda Bread with Fennel Pollen
TABLE Magazine loves Irish soda bread. Not only is it easy to make, but it’s great with just about any meal, any time of year. We recommend that you enjoy our Buttermilk Soda Bread with Fennel Pollen over breakfast or brunch with butter, preserves, and coffee, or invite it to dinner with lamb stew or your favorite braised meat.
Apple Cider Pumpkin Bread
Embrace fall flavors to their fullest by picking up a jug of apple cider and a can of pumpkin puree. Our Apple Cider Pumpkin Bread combines two of the best parts of the season with a handful of autumn spices. Serve it with a smear of honey, cream cheese, or butter on top.
Orange Mulberry Quick Bread
While this recipe relies on mulberries, which are ripe in the summer, it’s worth the wait and it can help you get rid of your extra stock at the end of the season. Plus, all you need is a loaf pan to make this Orange Mulberry Quick Bread with bright flavors.
Roasted Cherry Tomato Cheese Bread
You can play around with the types of cheeses (as long as they are fairly firm) and what herbs/spices to add in this delicious bread recipe. You could even play around with throwing some zucchini or onions in with the tomatoes before roasting (just adjust for the weight) — or whatever your garden is offering up at the moment.
Low Carb Keto Lemon Cranberry Quick Bread
Looking for a low carb bread option? This Keto-Friendly Lemon Cranberry Quick Bread lets you have a sweeter treat without the guilt after. Try it with a smear of mashed berries or nuts on top.
Brooke’s Zucchini Bread
This quick zucchini bread recipe does not last long. Its delicious sweetness and dense texture make it irresistible. Slather it with room-temperature butter from a local farm, and enjoy every bite.
Polenta Fruitcake Quick Bread
Nutty as a fruitcake? We’re guilty. How about you? If you’re feeling a touch of holiday insanity, try this delicious quick bread recipe. It’s terrific with coffee. In front of the fire. Nice music floating through the air. You know: like a holiday!
Plus, check out our article on Bread Making Tips for All Types of Bakers!
Story by Jordan Snowden and Kylie Thomas
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