6 Scrumptious Quick Bread Recipes You Will Love

These five easy and delicious quick bread recipes are all tried-and-true family favorites and perfect for breakfast, snacking, or gifting.

There’s something so comforting about a warm slice of quick bread right out of the oven. These five recipes are easy to make, don’t require yeast or kneading, and are full of the kinds of flavors that make your kitchen smell like a bakery.

Each one is a favorite in my recipe rotation. They’re perfect to bake for breakfast, give as a sweet little gift, or keep on the counter for anyone in your home to grab and enjoy. Some are sweet, some are hearty, and every one is moist and full of flavor.

My baking skills are slowly improving but baking, in general, is a steep learning curve for me. Until I started making quick bread! This group of breads is probably my favorite thing to bake!

No matter if you are a novice baker or one who could rival the contestants on The Great British Baking Show, you should try these 6 delicious quick bread recipes!

What Are Quick Breads

Quick breads are a type of baked good that relies on baking powder or baking soda, not yeast, to help them rise. That means there’s no proofing time and no kneading involved. Just mix, pour, and bake.

You can also use ingredients like beer, yogurt, or even lemon juice to help leaven quick breads. They’re wonderfully forgiving and so easy to make.

As the name suggests, quick breads come together fast and have fewer steps than yeast breads. Unlike traditional yeast breads, which need time to rise and often require folding or shaping, quick breads are perfect for busy days or when you want something homemade without the fuss.

Another thing I love about quick breads is how well they take on extras. You can add fruit, nuts, cheese, or spices without worrying about how it will affect the rise or texture.

What Are Some Types Of Quick Bread

Some common types of quick bread are muffins, loaf bread, cornbread, biscuits, scones, cakes, pancakes, waffles, and brownies.

Today I’m sharing 5 of my favorite quick bread recipes I make often!

Delicious Streusel-Topped Banana Bread

If you’re anything like me, you’ve probably bought a bunch of bananas only to find a few turning spotty and soft before anyone eats them. It happens all the time here! But that’s not a problem—it’s an opportunity! When you have overripe bananas, make this delicious Streusel Topped Banana Bread.

This easy, quick bread is full of sweet banana flavor and has the perfect amount of crunch from chopped walnuts and a buttery, crumbly streusel topping. It’s moist, flavorful, and smells amazing while it bakes.

So next time your bananas go brown, you’ll know exactly what to do.

Sour Cream Scones

Do you like scones? Sour Cream Scones are easy to make and just so so delicious! They have a vanilla flavor with a slight tang that makes them everyone’s favorite. This recipe is the second most popular post on the entire blog!

And I’ve included a few baking techniques that make these scones both flaky and tender.

Classic Irish Soda Bread

Do not wait until St. Patrick’s Day to enjoy this beautiful Classic Irish Soda Bread. It is too good to save for just once a year. This rustic loaf has a crisp crust, a soft and slightly dense crumb, and just a hint of sweetness.

I love serving it warm right out of the oven with a comforting bowl of soup or stew. And the leftovers are delicious toasted for breakfast with a little butter or jam.

It might look like a fancy bakery-style boule, but it is one of the easiest breads you will ever make. No yeast. No long rise times. Just a handful of simple ingredients and it is ready to go in the oven.

Easy Orange Oatmeal Muffins

These Easy Orange Oatmeal Muffins are a wholesome way to start the day—and they’re just right with a cup of coffee or tea. The oatmeal gives them a chewy texture, and they’re pleasantly sweet without being overly sugary like those oversized bakery-style muffins.

I often double the recipe and keep extras in the freezer. They warm up beautifully in the microwave, and I love spreading them with a little butter and jam. And here’s a favorite trick: crumble one into a bowl and pour over some milk for a cozy baked-oatmeal-style breakfast. So good!

Maple Glazed Banana Bread Scones

Here’s another delicious way to use up overripe bananas- make Maple Glazed Banana Bread Scones! These tender scones taste like a cross between classic banana bread and a buttery breakfast pastry.

They’re soft in the center with golden, crisp edges, and they have just the right amount of banana flavor. The real star, though, is the rich maple glaze drizzled over the top. It adds a warm sweetness that makes each bite taste like a special treat.

These are perfect for brunch or to enjoy with your morning coffee. And if you have guests, they’ll never guess how simple these were to make!

Sweet Cream Corn Bread From A Box Mix

Need a super easy, slightly sweet cornbread recipe that tastes like it came from scratch? Sweet Cream Corn Cornbread From a Box Mix starts with a simple box mix, but with just a few pantry staples added in, it turns into the best sweet cream cornbread you’ve ever tasted.

It’s moist, tender, and has just the right touch of sweetness. The secret is adding buttermilk and creamed corn to the mix, which gives it that soft, rich texture and homemade flavor everyone loves.

This is a go-to side dish for chili, soups, or any cozy meal—and no one will ever guess it started from a box!

Other Recipes You Might Like

Here are other easy-to-make baked goods for you to try!

Best Raw Apple Cake

Pumpkin Streusel Topped Coffee Cake (using a box mix)

Pumpkin Spice Coffee Cake With Maple Syrup Glaze (using a box mix)

Cranberry Orange Bundt Cake

There’s nothing like the smell of homemade quick bread baking in the oven! These recipes are simple, delicious, and perfect for sharing or keeping on hand for a little treat. Once you try them, you’ll want to bake them again and again.

Happy baking, friends…