Food & Cooking Recipes Breakfast & Brunch Recipes Bread Recipes 20 Easy Quick Bread Recipes to Bake and Enjoy Any Time From banana bread to zucchini-chocolate loaf, we make these recipes on the regular. By Madeline Buiano Madeline Buiano Madeline Buiano is an editor at MarthaStewart.com, sharing her knowledge on a range of topics—from gardening and cleaning to home. Editorial Guidelines and Victoria Spencer Victoria Spencer Victoria Spencer is an experienced food editor, writer, and recipe developer. She manages the Martha Stewart recipe archive and is always curious about new ingredients and the best techniques. She has been working in food media for over 20 years. Editorial Guidelines Updated on August 20, 2024 Close Photo: Marcus Nilsson If you want the fun of baking without the hassle of dealing with yeast, make one of our quick bread recipes. Quick breads are easy-to-make baked goods that include muffins, biscuits, scones, cornbread, and loaves. They are leavened with baking powder and/or baking soda instead of yeast. This 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. Quick breads are wonderful paired with a cup of tea or coffee for a snack or a quick breakfast (and not all of them are loaf-shaped!). Turn to our quick bread recipes when you want an easy, tasty homemade baked good. 29 Muffin Recipes You'll Be Baking All the Time, From Classic to Creative 01 of 20 Lemon Scones Photographer Bryan Gardner; Food Stylist Laura Rege; Prop Stylist Paige Hicks One of our favorite quick bread recipes, these lemon scones are easy to make and rich and decadent to eat. There's heavy cream in the batter and a two-ingredient lemon drizzle on top. View Recipe 02 of 20 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, and more. View Recipe 03 of 20 Pumpkin-Orange Bread Marcus Nilsson 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 20 Cranberry Bread Emily Laurae If you need a last-minute dessert for a holiday party or potluck, consider this cranberry bread. It comes together in a few simple steps and the cranberries give this quick bread a tart, invigorating bite that will have everyone coming back for seconds and thirds. View Recipe 18 of Our Favorite Yeast Bread Recipes, From No-Knead Loaves to Martha-Level Boules 05 of 20 Blueberry Scones Bryan Gardner Blueberry muffins are a classic and this recipe proves that blueberry scones should be, too. Enjoy these buttery sweet treats for breakfast, brunch, or afternoon tea. View Recipe 06 of 20 Apple-Oatmeal Muffins Mike Krautter Diced McIntosh apple and quick-cooking oats give these muffins a delightful flavor and texture while a buttery crumb topping puts them over the top. Apple-Oatmeal Muffins 07 of 20 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 08 of 20 Lemon-Poppy Seed Buttermilk Biscuits Armando Rafael These fluffy biscuits come together in 20 minutes and are perfect served with butter and jam for breakfast. They're also an ideal dessert option when topped with a dollop of whipped cream and sliced strawberries. View Recipe 09 of 20 Quinoa Muffins Instead of oat or bran muffins, try these moist breakfast treats to fuel your morning. Substitute other chopped dried fruit for the raisins, if you like. View Recipe 10 of 20 Chocolate Zucchini Bread Jason Varney 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 11 of 20 Easy Irish Soda Bread Martha Stewart Our recipe for easy Irish soda bread calls for basic ingredients and requires no special equipment. Slathered with salted butter and served with anything from jam to Irish stew, it’s just as delicious all year round as it is on St. Patrick’s Day. View Recipe 12 of 20 Test Kitchen's Favorite Buttermilk Biscuits Armando Rafael No biscuit cutter or pastry blender is needed for this easy biscuit recipe. Use a sharp knife to cut the dough into neat squares—and enjoy the fluffy biscuits with a pat of butter, a swipe of jam, or a drizzle of gravy. View Recipe 13 of 20 Vegan Banana Bread Emily Kate Roemer Looking for a dairy-free option? This vegan spin on the classic quick bread uses coconut oil, ground flaxseed, and almond milk in place of dairy for moist, scrumptious banana bread. View Recipe 14 of 20 Zucchini-Parmesan Loaf Looking for a way to use up zucchini? This savory bread is a delicious option. It's loaded with tender zucchini and freshly grated Parmesan, perfect to enjoy toasted with butter and ricotta cheese, or on its own. View Recipe 15 of 20 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 16 of 20 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 17 of 20 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 18 of 20 Cheddar Quick 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. 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, and delicious. View Recipe 19 of 20 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 20 of 20 Gluten-Free Pumpkin Bread As its name suggests, 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 gluten-free all-purpose flour (a blend of alternative flours like rice and tapioca) for a treat everyone can enjoy. View Recipe Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit