quick bread
noun
: bread made with a leavening agent (such as baking powder or baking soda) that permits immediate baking of the dough or batter mixture
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When To Use Self-Rising Flour in Recipes Self-rising flour is commonly used in recipes for muffins, scones, quick breads, and other baked goods that require baking powder to achieve a light, fluffy texture.
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Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 12 May 2025
Our favorite part about the morning meal is all of the delicious options, from hearty casseroles and easy eggs to flavorful quick breads and grab-and-go muffins.
—Nellah Bailey McGough, Southern Living, 24 Apr. 2025
That’s quite the array of ingredients, but considering the fact that molasses, cloves, and tamarind (a sweet-sour fruit that’s grown in tropical climates) are in the mix tracks with a sweet quick bread recipe.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 Jan. 2025
To master the muffin mixing method (which can be used for muffins, pancakes, waffles, quick bread, and more), combine the dry ingredients in one bowl and wet ingredients in another, then blend them.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Jan. 2025
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Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 12 May 2025
Our favorite part about the morning meal is all of the delicious options, from hearty casseroles and easy eggs to flavorful quick breads and grab-and-go muffins.
—Nellah Bailey McGough, Southern Living, 24 Apr. 2025
That’s quite the array of ingredients, but considering the fact that molasses, cloves, and tamarind (a sweet-sour fruit that’s grown in tropical climates) are in the mix tracks with a sweet quick bread recipe.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 Jan. 2025
To master the muffin mixing method (which can be used for muffins, pancakes, waffles, quick bread, and more), combine the dry ingredients in one bowl and wet ingredients in another, then blend them.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Jan. 2025
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“Quick bread.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/quick%20bread. Accessed 27 May. 2025.
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