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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
Examples of quick bread in a Sentence
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Walnut and Cheddar Loaf Make this quick bread as a delightful addition to any soup or stew, or serve it simply with just a pat of butter to appreciate the nutty, savory flavors.
—Anna Luisa Rodriguez, Washington Post, 15 Mar. 2024
This apple quick bread is crispy on the outside and soft on the inside.
—Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Feb. 2024
Our carrot cake quick bread is the sweetest thing to wake up to.
—Pam Lolley, Southern Living, 2 Feb. 2024
This quick bread recipe channels summertime dessert flavors with a take on strawberry shortcake.
—Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Feb. 2024
Suitable for snacking or dessert, this quick bread can be baked in the morning or the night before.
—Jorie Nicole McDonald, Southern Living, 11 Feb. 2024
Use our guide to storing quick bread for more tips.
—Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Feb. 2024
This recipe gives you all the flavors of carrot cake, served up for breakfast in a delicious quick bread.
—Pam Lolley, Southern Living, 2 Feb. 2024
Enjoy Beauty in bread puddings, pies, quick breads, and sauces, too.
—Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Dec. 2023
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Word History
First Known Use
1882, in the meaning defined above
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“Quick bread.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/quick%20bread. Accessed 18 Jun. 2024.
Kids Definition
quick bread
noun
: a bread made with baking powder or baking soda that does not have to be allowed to rise before baking
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