A collection of our most popular quick bread recipes. All of these recipes are simple, take little time and are great to make, especially if you are out of yeast.
We love quick breads and mostly because they’re SO easy. No dealing with yeast – no rise times – almost always faster. What’ not to love about them?!
Non yeast bread options are also great for emergency situations in which you can’t find any yeast at the stores. These types of quick breads usually call for the following:
Flour (or cake flour), baking powder, milk, and salt.
Baking powder is our type of yeast for non yeast breads. It is a type of dry leavening agent.
Many quick breads also call for cake mixes which are a combo of flour, salt, baking powder, dry milk and salt.
Today we wanted to share our favorite collection of quick breads that we love and we’ve broken down into SWEET and SAVORY breads. But first – a few tips and FAQs.
Quick Bread Tips + FAQ
How to store quick breads? Just place in a plastic bag, seal and store on the counter for 3-4 days. Since these breads do not have preservatives, they will not last as long as store-bought breads.
How to freeze? We like to wrap ours tightly in foil or plastic wrap and then place in a freezer-safe bag for up to 3 months.
Can you make quick bread vegan? It is easy to make vegan non-yeast bread. Instead of using cow’s milk you can use any soy or nut milk to substitute it. It may be a little thinner than normal cow’s milk so you may need to add some more flour.
What to do if you don’t have milk? Try a 50/50 combo of yogurt and water. This allows you to still get the dairy content but won’t completely ruin the texture of your bread. Just make sure that you whisk the yogurt and water together well so that there aren’t any chunks and that it is a nice smooth texture. You can also use nut or soy milk if that’s more readily available.
Savory Quick Breads
Savory Quick Bread Recipes
We love to have bread that is savory. Most of these usually call for yeast, but as you can see below we have a lot of recipes that “cheat” a little bit. Many of them start with already made bread and can be changed up to make an even more delicious recipe.
Be sure to check out our favorites for when you’re craving some savory bread!
Main CourseFry Bread Recipe
Fry Bread or "Navajo Tacos" are crispy pillows of dough with a soft inside. Complete it by adding sweet or savory toppings!
This is by far our favorite Garlic Bread recipe. It takes minutes to put together and is SO cheesy and delicious. It's the perfect side dish for any meal, but especially for pasta and Italian dishes!
This Mexican Cornbread (AKA jalapeño cornbread) is light and fluffy and is filled with cheddar cheese and jalapeño. It has a bit of a nip and a lot of flavor.
You can’t beat sweet quick beads! In fact, they’re practically cake!
We have so many of these recipes on the site because we love them so much. Plus, they’re simple, take little time and use ingredients we usually have on hand. We hope you love them!
BreadOrange Cranberry Bread Recipe
Orange Cranberry Bread is easy to make with a bright refreshing flavor. It's perfect for brunch or snacking!
Chocolate chip banana bread is the best afternoon snack out there! Moist and chocolatey sweet bread that includes the banana + chocolate combo everyone loves.
The BEST homemade Banana bread recipe that is moist, simple, and so delicious. Everyone loves this no-yeast recipe that is easy and perfect to make with over-ripe bananas
Moist, dense, and delicious banana nut bread to brighten your day! This simple banana bread is filled with chopped walnuts and is the perfect non-yeast bread recipe to make all year long.
This Chocolate Banana Bread is made with cocoa powder, bananas and chocolate chips, so it is loaded with chocolate flavor! It makes three mini loaves, so you can freeze some for later, or share with friends.
Delicious Black Bean Dip is so cheesy and perfectly shareable. The best part is it only takes 5 minutes of prep!! Dips like BLT Dip and this tasty Black Bean…
Simple + Savory Buffalo Chicken Sliders pack just the right amount of heat. They are great served as a dinner or appetizer!! Crescent Roll Chicken Bundles and Chicken Stir Fry Recipe…
Quick + easy hot Ham and Cheese Sliders are absolutely addicting. They are a crowd favorite and disappear in minutes! Ham and Cheese Sliders are perfect for an appetizer or…
Easy Baked Ziti is a meaty baked pasta smothered in a cream cheese tomato sauce. It’s great for feeding a crowd! Easy Baked Ziti is a similar recipe to our…
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About Kristyn
My name is Kristyn and I’m the mom of SIX stinkin’ cute kids and the wife to my smokin’ hot hubby, Lo. My mom’s maiden name is Luna, and I’m one of the many crafty “Lil’ Lunas” in the fam. On this site I like to share all things creative - from recipes to home decor to gifts and home decor ideas. Welcome!
