Food & Cooking Recipes Breakfast & Brunch Recipes Bread Recipes Quick Bread Recipes That Are So Easy and Delicious By Madeline Buiano Madeline Buiano Madeline Buiano is the staff writer for MarthaStewart.com, sharing her knowledge on a range of topics—from gardening and cleaning to home and pets. She has five years of writing and editing experience in the digital publishing industry. Editorial Guidelines Updated on November 2, 2021 Share Tweet Pin Email Trending Videos Armando Rafael If you want the fun of baking bread and bread-like products without the hassle of dealing with yeast, consider quick breads. This category of easy-to-make baked goods includes muffins, biscuits, scones, cornbread, and loaves that are leavened with baking powder and/or baking soda instead of yeast. The baking technique yields fast results because you can pop your bread directly into the oven without allowing time for the dough to rise, a step that's always required when baking with yeast. While banana bread might be the most well-known quick bread, there are so many other delicious options to choose from—and not all are shaped like loaves. Our Lemon-Poppy Seed Buttermilk Biscuits, pictured here, are perfect served with butter and jam for breakfast, but they're also an ideal dessert option when topped with a dollop of whipped cream. And although these biscuits take only 20 minutes to prepare, the warm, lemony aroma will fill your house all day. Another easy recipe with a flavorful result is our Cinnamon-Sugar Ragamuffins. A hybrid of biscuits and cinnamon rolls, this delightful treat is taken to the next level by sprinkling the top with sanding sugar. Not all quick breads are sweet. For a savory quick bread that can be used to make sandwiches and avocado toast, consider Quick Rye Bread. Simply combine wet and dry ingredients and mix until a batter forms, then toss in the seeds which give the bread a welcome crunchy texture. Bake the loaves until they're slightly cracked and golden brown. Whether you want to make buttermilk biscuits or timeless banana bread, mastering any (or all!) of these quick breads will ensure you can make an easy, tasty baked good anytime the mood strikes. 01 of 17 Test Kitchen's Favorite Banana-Chocolate Chip Bread Marcus Nilsson There are so many ways to make banana bread but we think this is one of the best. Buttermilk makes it tender and adding semisweet chocolate chips seals the deal. View Recipe 02 of 17 Classic Cornbread A classic indeed, cornbread is a versatile quick bread that's just as toothsome served bare bones as it is punched up with other ingredients, like hot peppers and honey. This traditional take has a balance of soft and crumbly textures that lends itself well to being an accompaniment to chili, soup, barbecued meats, and more. View Recipe 03 of 17 Pumpkin-Orange Bread Pumpkin lovers will rejoice over this quick-bread, and you will too because it's so easy to make. Using canned pumpkin keeps the preparation time to a minimum—just 15 minutes for a treat that tastes like it took much longer to make. View Recipe 04 of 17 Cranberry Bread Emily Laurae If you need a last-minute dessert for a holiday party or potluck, consider this cranberry bread. Although the confection comes together in a few simple steps, it's no slouch when it comes to flavor. Cranberries give the quick bread a tart, invigorating bite that will have your guests craving seconds and thirds. View Recipe 05 of 17 Morning Glory Muffins Yuki Sugiura With layers of flavor thanks to the grated apples, carrot, coconut, and golden raisins, these generously sized muffins work well as a filling, nutritious, grab-and-go breakfast option. View Recipe 06 of 17 Streusel Banana Bread Yuki Sugiura Thanks to its glorious, nutty streusel topping, notes of cinnamon, brown sugar, and salt speckle every bite of this banana bread-coffee cake hybrid. View Recipe 07 of 17 Strawberry Bread Strawberries are the star ingredient of this recipe—they're mashed, simmered in a saucepan, and mixed into a batter spiced with cinnamon. Spread each slice with softened cream cheese to add a creamy element to this tart loaf. View Recipe 08 of 17 Zucchini-Parmesan Bread with Poppy Seeds Looking for a way to use up zucchini? This savory bread is a delicious option. It's loaded with tender zucchini, freshly grated Parmesan, and poppy seeds add a welcome crunch. View Recipe 09 of 17 Martha's Soda Bread with Rye and Currants Thomas Loof Although it's most often enjoyed at St. Patrick's Day, Martha's soda bread is so good you'll want to serve it year-round. The recipe calls for familiar ingredients, such as currants and caraway seeds, but is also a little different to the usual thanks to the addition of rye flour and wheat bran. View Recipe 10 of 17 Carrot-Asiago Bread Don't let carrot cake fool you! This trusty root vegetable works great in savory baked goods as well as sweet. Sour cream and Asiago cheese give this quick bread a creamy, smooth texture while the nutty topping adds a subtle crunch. View Recipe 11 of 17 Crusty Buttermilk Biscuits Con Poulos These crusty buttermilk biscuits are perfect if you're cooking for a crowd. The recipe yields 35 crispy discs that shine when served with a pat of butter, swipe of jam, or drizzle of gravy. View Recipe 12 of 17 Vegan Banana Bread Emily Kate Roemer Looking for a dairy-free option? No problem! This vegan spin on a classic uses coconut oil, ground flaxseed, and almond milk in place of dairy for an equally moist, equally scrumptious banana bread. View Recipe 13 of 17 Chocolate Zucchini Bread Semi-sweet chocolate and cocoa powder give this zucchini bread a double whammy of rich-chocolatey flavor. Make the treat extra sweet by whipping up an easy, three-ingredient glaze with confectioners' sugar, whole milk, and poppy seeds. View Recipe 14 of 17 Dark and Spicy Pumpkin Loaf Leigh Beisch As its name suggest, this gluten-free treat is just the thing for pumpkin fans. The recipe calls for familiar ingredients, like pumpkin purée, cinnamon, and nutmeg, which are combined with buckwheat and rice flours for a treat everyone can enjoy. View Recipe 15 of 17 Herb-Cheddar Scones Yuki Sugiura Elevate your morning breakfast sandwich by using our herb-cheddar scones instead of the usual toast or bagel. Scallions, sharp cheddar, and dill are used in the dough for a depth of earthy flavor. View Recipe 16 of 17 Irish-Style Brown Bread Jonathan Lovekin Similar to the bread you might find on a traditional Irish table, this version cuts whole-wheat flour with rye flour. The five-ingredient recipe comes together in less than an hour and can be enjoyed with butter and jam for breakfast or dipping into soups and stews for dinner. View Recipe 17 of 17 Cheddar Bread Yossy Arefi If you're in the mood to bake but don't want to dirty a bunch of dishes, consider this cheddar bread. All the ingredients are whisked together by hand in two bowls and baked in a loaf pan. It's easy to make, easy to clean up after, and absolutely delicious. View Recipe Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit