43 Quick Breads to Make in a Loaf Pan

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43 Quick Breads to Make in a Loaf Pan2/43 Pina Colada Zucchini Bread 92 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Pina Colada Zucchini Bread Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 10 min Servings 3 loaves (12 pieces each) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: At my husband’s urging, I entered this recipe at the Pennsylvania Farm Show—and won first place! You’ll love the cakelike texture and tropical flavors. —Sharon Rydbom, Tipton, Pennsylvania Nutrition Facts: 1 piece: 225 calories, 11g fat (1g saturated fat), 24mg cholesterol, 165mg sodium, 29g carbohydrate (18g sugars, 1g fiber), 3g protein.

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Ever wondered what is quick bread? Our guide will tell you. 3/43 Blueberry Bread 10 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Blueberry Bread Recipe photo by Kristina Vanni for Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 10 min Servings 1 loaf (12 pieces) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This blueberry bread recipe is a simple quick bread that I look forward to making when fresh blueberries are in season. It’s so good that I end up making it year-round. —Karen Scales, Waukesha, Wisconsin Nutrition Facts: 1 piece: 165 calories, 3g fat (1g saturated fat), 21mg cholesterol, 186mg sodium, 33g carbohydrate

(15g sugars, 1g fiber), 3g protein

(15g sugars, 1g fiber), 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 starch, 1/2 fat. 4/43 Key Lime Bread 22 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Christine Ma for Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 5 min Servings 2 loaves (16 pieces each) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I first tried this deliciously different bread at a friend’s house, and she graciously shared the recipe with me. It’s so easy to make and it tastes absolutely yummy! —Joan Hallford, North Richland Hills, Texas Nutrition Facts: 1 piece: 173 calories, 7g fat (3g saturated fat), 37mg cholesterol, 150mg sodium, 25g carbohydrate (16g sugars,

1g fiber), 3g protein

1g fiber), 3g protein. 5/43 Parmesan Zucchini Bread 13 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Parmesan Zucchini Bread Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 10 min Servings 1 loaf (16 pieces) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This loaf has a rugged, textured look that adds to its old-fashioned appeal. The mild Parmesan flavor nicely complements the zucchini, which adds bits of green color to every tender slice. —Christine Wilson, Sellersville, Pennsylvania Nutrition Facts: 1 piece: 156 calories, 5g fat (3g saturated fat), 35mg cholesterol, 288mg sodium, 23g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 1g fiber), 4g protein. 6/43 Chocolate

This bread is irresistible!

Chai Mini Loaves 15 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Chocolate Chai Mini Loaves Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour Servings 3 mini loaves (6 pieces each) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This bread is irresistible! A friend gets mad whenever I make it because I give her a loaf, and she can’t help but eat the whole thing! —Lisa Christensen, Poplar Grove, Illinois Nutrition Facts: 1 piece: 208 calories, 9g fat (5g saturated fat), 43mg cholesterol, 206mg sodium, 30g carbohydrate (21g sugars, 1g fiber), 3g protein. Learn how to convert a quick bread

recipe into mini loaves

recipe into mini loaves. 7/43 Almond Tea Bread 4 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 1 hour 30 min Servings 2 loaves (16 slices each) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My aunt brought her tea bread recipe with her from Scotland, and enjoying a fresh-baked loaf has become a family tradition during the holidays. Each slice is loaded with red cherries. —Kathleen Showers, Briggsdale, Colorado Nutrition Facts: 1 slice: 130 calories, 4g fat (1g saturated fat), 25mg cholesterol, 111mg sodium, 21g carbohydrate (10g sugars, 1g fiber), 3g protein. 8/43 Apple-Rhubarb Bread 9 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved

Rhubarb is such a jewel that I freeze it to have all year

Total Time 1 hour 5 min Servings 2 loaves (12 slices each) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Rhubarb is such a jewel that I freeze it to have all year. Here’s how my mother used rhubarb – in an apple bread spiced with cinnamon. —Linda Tom, Sioux Falls, South Dakota Nutrition Facts: 1 slice: 196 calories, 9g fat (1g saturated fat), 31mg cholesterol, 186mg sodium, 27g carbohydrate (14g sugars, 1g fiber), 3g protein. 9/43 Louisiana Pecan Bacon Bread 9 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Louisiana Pecan Bacon Bread Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1

hour 10 min Servings 1 loaf (16 pieces) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator:

hour 10 min Servings 1 loaf (16 pieces) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: One Christmas, the babysitter brought gifts for my daughter and a basket of goodies, including pecan bread. When I make this bread, I remember that kind soul. This bread won a blue ribbon at the Los Angeles County Fair in 1988, and I still bake it for family and friends. —Marina Castle-Kelley, Canyon Country, California Nutrition Facts: 1 piece: 198 calories, 12g fat (4g saturated fat), 29mg cholesterol, 242mg sodium, 18g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 1g fiber), 5g protein. 10/43 Cranberry Walnut Bread 13 Reviews Test

A friend suggested I add even more cranberries

Kitchen Approved Cranberry Walnut Bread Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 20 min Servings 1 loaf (16 pieces) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I created this cranberry nut bread decades ago by combining a couple of recipes from my collection. A friend suggested I add even more cranberries. Now there’s a big burst of tart cranberry and lots of crunchy nuts in every piece. —Dawn Lowenstein, Hatboro, Pennsylvania Nutrition Facts: 1 piece: 169 calories, 6g fat (2g saturated fat), 21mg cholesterol, 258mg sodium, 27g carbohydrate (14g sugars, 1g fiber), 3g protein. 11/43 Bacon Walnut

Bread with Honey Butter 3 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Bacon Walnut Bread with Honey Butter Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 5 min Servings 1 loaf (16 slices) and 3/4 cup honey butter Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My savory walnut bread filled with bacon bits and blue cheese dressing is complemented by the sweetness of honey-flavored butter. Cut yourself a thick slice, slather on the butter and enjoy!—Pam Ivbuls, Omaha, Nebraska Nutrition Facts: 1 slice plus about 2 teaspoons honey butter: 296 calories, 23g fat (9g saturated fat), 65mg cholesterol, 350mg sodium, 17g

carbohydrate (5g sugars, 1g fiber), 6g protein

carbohydrate (5g sugars, 1g fiber), 6g protein. 12/43 Strawberry Bread 8 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Strawberry Bread Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 25 min Servings 2 loaves (16 pieces each) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My husband and I are strawberry lovers, so each spring we pick about 30 quarts. This strawberry bread recipe makes two delicious loaves. One we eat right away; the other we freeze and pull out when family comes to visit. Nutrition Facts: 1 piece: 209 calories, 12g fat (1g saturated fat), 7mg cholesterol, 121mg sodium, 23g carbohydrate (13g

sugars, 1g fiber), 3g protein

sugars, 1g fiber), 3g protein. 13/43 Herb Quick Bread 16 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Herb Quick Bread Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 55 min Servings 1 loaf (16 pieces) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This simple bread is especially good with soups and stews, but slices are also tasty alongside fresh green salads. The herbs make it a flavorful treat any time of the year. —Donna Roberts, Manhattan, Kansas Nutrition Facts: 1 piece: 147 calories, 5g fat (1g saturated fat), 12mg cholesterol, 160mg sodium, 21g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 1g fiber), 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1-1/2

starch, 1 fat

starch, 1 fat. 14/43 Lemon-Thyme Tea Bread 15 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Lemon-Thyme Tea Bread Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour Servings 1 loaf (16 slices) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I received this recipe as part of a gift, along with a lemon thyme plant and a fresh loaf of this pound cake-like bread. Everyone who tries it asks for the recipe. —Jeannette Mango, Parkesburg, Pennsylvania Nutrition Facts: 1 slice: 187 calories, 7g fat (4g saturated fat), 43mg cholesterol, 92mg sodium, 29g carbohydrate (17g sugars, 0 fiber), 3g protein. 15/43 Pumpkin Banana Bread

It conveniently yields a number of mini loaves, making gift-giving easy

18 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Pumpkin Banana Bread Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 50 min Servings 5 mini loaves (6 pieces each) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I came across these loaves in a local newspaper about 10 years ago, and I still make this pumpkin banana bread recipe on a regular basis. It conveniently yields a number of mini loaves, making gift-giving easy. —Linda Wood, Roanoke, Virginia Nutrition Facts: 1 piece: 122 calories, 5g fat (1g saturated fat), 12mg cholesterol, 100mg sodium, 18g carbohydrate (11g sugars, 1g fiber), 2g protein. 16/43 A Bit Nutty

Boston Brown Bread 3 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved A Bit Nutty Boston Brown Bread Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 15 min Servings 2 loaves (12 pieces each) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Hearty and dense, my homemade Boston Brown Bread features hazelnuts for a delightfully nutty taste. Thick slices pair well with just about anything, from soup and stews to pasta and meat entrees. —Lorraine Caland, Shuniah, Ontario Nutrition Facts: 1 piece: 159 calories, 3g fat (0 saturated fat), 1mg cholesterol, 263mg sodium, 31g carbohydrate (13g sugars, 3g fiber), 4g protein. 17/43 Apple

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