20 Quick Bread Recipes That Couldn't Be Easier (Or More Delicious!)

Turn any day into a special occasion with our best quick bread recipes, including banana bread, zucchini bread, pumpkin bread, cornbread, soda bread, gingerbread, and more.
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Banana-Chocolate Bread

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Who can resist freshly baked banana bread, especially if it’s streaked with chocolate? Not us, that’s for sure. Don't miss our other recipes for banana baked goods in Banana Bread and Beyond.

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Gluten-Free Pumpkin Bread

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Your guests will love this moist, cinnamon- and nutmeg-scented pumpkin loaf whether they’re gluten-averse or not. It’s just one of our phenomenal Pumpkin Bread Recipes.

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Fry Bread

Bryan Gardner
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For the uninitiated, fry bread is a traditional American Indian quick bread that’s equally delectable sweet or savory. Serve it with butter, jam, honey, and a sprinkling of snowy powdered sugar or pair it with your favorite stew or braised beef dish.

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Zucchini-Parmesan Loaf

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Seeking a surefire crowd-pleaser? Look no further than this savory bread loaded with tender zucchini and freshly grated Parmesan. Serve it solo or spread with creamy ricotta cheese for an extra touch of decadence. If you’re in the mood for something sweet, try our Zucchini Spice Bread or Zucchini Nut Bread.

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Blue Belles

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It’s a good thing this recipe makes mini individual cakes because no one will want to share! Packed with juicy blueberries, these lemony little loaves make a lovely hostess gift.

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Chocolate Marble Bread with Ganache

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Serve this chocolaty loaf with milk for the kids and alongside dessert wine for the adults. Everyone will adore it!

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Carrot Tea Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting

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Swaths of tangy cream cheese frosting make this quick and easy bread downright irresistible. Bonus: you can sneak two whole carrots in the batter! If you don’t have time to grate the veg, try our Ginger-Carrot Bread that relies on carrot juice and calls for just 10 minutes of prep.

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Whole-Wheat Date Nut Bread

Johnny Miller
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Delight one and all with the sweet, nutty flavor of dates and pecans in this whole-wheat no-knead bread. Neufchatel cheese offers a nice tangy counterpoint. Looking for something more firmly in the dessert category? Whip up our walnut-studded Date Cake with Orange-Blossom Syrup.

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Gingerbread Loaves

MARIA ROBLEDO
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You know it’s the holiday season when you break out the cinnamon, allspice, cloves, and candied ginger. Put the spices together to make some unforgettable gingerbread.

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Irish Brown Soda Bread

Aaron Dyer
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Don’t relegate this oh-so-simple quick bread to St. Patrick’s Day! It’s seriously delicious any time of year. We love slathering a slice with butter and jam for breakfast.

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Almond-Grape Tea Cake

John Kernick
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Grapes probably aren’t the first fruit you think of for a cake topping, but they make this almond loaf a real showstopper. It’ll go in a flash at your next brunch or tea party.

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Seeded Savory Quick Bread

Jonathan Lovekin
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Two types of flour -- whole wheat and spelt -- plus four kinds of seeds -- sunflower, black sesame, caraway, and flax -- give this loaf tons of flavor and texture.

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Coconut-Pineapple Loaf Cake

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A quick bread with a tropical twist, this loaf pairs toasted coconut with canned pineapple chunks.

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Apple Quick Bread with Oatmeal-Walnut Crumble and Caramel Sauce

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This loaf gets a triple dose of apple flavor from cider, brandy, and cubed McIntoshes. Top with an oatmeal-walnut crumble and drizzle with caramel sauce to take it to the next level.

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Quick Rye Bread

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The secret ingredient behind this speedy, no-knead loaf? Yogurt! It gives the dense rye bread a pleasant tang.

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Cranberry Bread

Yunhee Kim
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Scattered with jewel-like fresh cranberries, this versatile bread makes a delicious breakfast or afternoon snack. Ready for more? Try our Cranberry Tea Bread studded with crystallized ginger. Or go for more texture with our Cranberry-Cornmeal Quick Bread.

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Rosemary Cornbread

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This rosemary-flecked cornbread has buttermilk and olive oil to thanks for its super moist texture. Serve with cheese, olives, and white wine for the perfect party appetizer pairing, then give our other Cornbread and Muffins a whirl in the kitchen.

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Mini Cherry-Pecan Streusel Loaves

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The hardest part about making these little cakes is giving them away. Wrap these up as holiday gifts or treat yourself!

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Clementine-Vanilla-Bean Quick Bread

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The batter for this loaf gets its sunny citrus flavor from clementine zest, juice, and segments. Vanilla bean gives the bread a most delicious aroma. 

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