Food & Cooking Recipes Breakfast & Brunch Recipes Bread Recipes 23 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 associate editor at 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 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 September 11, 2023 Trending Videos 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 a category of easy-to-make baked goods that includes 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. 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. In fact, individual treats, like scones and muffins, bake faster than a loaf of chocolate-zucchini bread or a cranberry loaf. Quick breads are wonderful paired with a cup of tea or coffee for a snack or afternoon tea, they also make wonderful breakfasts. Turn to our quick bread recipes when you want an easy, tasty homemade baked good. 30 Muffin Recipes to Enjoy at Breakfast, Brunch, or Snack Time 01 of 23 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 23 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 23 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 23 Cinnamon-Sugar Ragamuffins Kate Sears A hybrid of biscuits and cinnamon rolls, this delightful quick bread is taken to the next level by sprinkling the top with sanding sugar. View Recipe 05 of 23 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 06 of 23 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 07 of 23 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 08 of 23 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 09 of 23 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 sweet treat. View Recipe 10 of 23 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. Lemon-Poppy Seed Buttermilk Biscuits 11 of 23 One Batter, Four Muffins Use this easy batter to make blueberry or raspberry muffins, strawberry muffins, or banana-pecan muffins. It's sure to become your go-to muffin recipe. One Batter, Four Muffins 12 of 23 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 13 of 23 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 thanks to the addition of rye flour and wheat bran. View Recipe 14 of 23 Carrot-Asiago Bread Marcus Nilsson Carrots work 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 15 of 23 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, swipe of jam, or a drizzle of gravy. View Recipe 16 of 23 Vegan Banana Bread Emily Kate Roemer Looking for a dairy-free option? This vegan spin on a classic quick bread uses coconut oil, ground flaxseed, and almond milk in place of dairy for an moist, scrumptious banana bread. View Recipe 17 of 23 Zucchini-Parmesan Bread with Poppy Seeds Marcus Nilsson 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 18 of 23 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 19 of 23 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 20 of 23 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 21 of 23 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. 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 22 of 23 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 23 of 23 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 Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit