The Best Quick Bread Cookbook: The Ultimate Quick Bread Recipes for Breakfast, Snack Time, and the Holidays

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The Best Quick Bread Cookbook The Ultimate Quick Bread Recipes for Breakfast, Snack Time, and the Holidays

BY Nadia Santa Copyright 2021 Nadia Santa

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Table of Contents Introduction: Almond Cherry Quick Bread Applesauce Oatmeal Quick Bread Apple Cinnamon Quick Bread Banana Nut Bread Blueberry Quick Bread Berry Quick Bread Candy Cane Chocolate Quick Bread Carrot Quick Bread Chocolate Quick Bread Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Quick Bread Cinnamon Raisin Quick Bread CranApple Quick Bread Eggnog Quick Bread Gingerbread Quick Bread Honey Cornbread Key Lime Quick Bread Lemon Bread Lemon Blueberry Bread Macadamia Nut Banana Bread Orange Banana Bread Orange Chocolate Bread Parmesan Zucchini Bread

Peanut Butter Bread Peanut Butter Chocolate Bread Pineapple Nut Bread Plum Bread Pumpkin Bread Raspberry Lemon Banana Bread Roasted Butternut Squash Bread Strawberry Banana Bread Sweet Potato Bread Vanilla Coconut Bread Zucchini Apple Bread Zucchini Chocolate Bread Conclusion: Author's Afterthoughts About the Author

Introduction:

Welcome to The Best 34 Quick Bread Recipes! We are delighted that you found this book so you can start making delicious and easy quick bread recipes today. Have you ever had a slice of flavored bread and wish you knew how to make it? Have you shopped for quick bread mixes and wish more flavors were available? Do you want to have bread for breakfast or as a snack, but it just seems too complicated to make? The good news is that you will now be able to easily learn how to make these pieces of bread yourself—no more buying bread mixes or spending too much money at the bakery on a small loaf of bread you can make at home. You will also find delicious recipes to make at home that you cannot find for sale in the store! There are 34 recipes inside, including classic recipes like banana nut, apple cinnamon, and lemon loaf, as well as other recipes such as orange chocolate, carrot, and eggnog. I am confident you will find several recipes that you just cannot wait to try. I wrote this cookbook because I love to bake, and I love to teach others how easy it is to make delicious recipes from the comfort of your own home! There is just something so satisfying about making your own homemade bread and desserts; you will be amazed at how easy it really is.

In this quick bread recipe book, you will find 34 recipes. Each recipe is easy to read and use. It will have the following: A title. A short description or reason why you will want to make this recipe. How many servings each recipe has. How long you will be cooking. The ingredients. The instructions. The recipes in this book use a 9 x 5 bread loaf pan. If you would rather use an 8 x 4, it will make about 2 of these loaves. You can either half the recipe to make one or use the recipe as is and make 2 8 x 4 cakes. A 9x5 recipe can also be converted into 3 mini loaf pans, about 5 ¾ x 3. Now that you realize how easy it is to convert these recipes to smaller pans, I invite you to keep reading. Find out how easy it will be for you to make a quick bread at home today. Onto chapter one!

Almond Cherry Quick Bread

Are you looking for a sweet quick bread with some texture? This cherry quick bread has slivered almonds in the bread mixture, and on top, everyone will love for a crunchy and sweet treat. Serves: 10 - 12 Cook Time: 1 Hour 10 minutes Ingredients: 4 tbsp of butter, softened 2 cups of flour 1 cup of sugar 2 eggs 1 tsp of almond extract 1 tsp of salt ½ tsp of baking soda 1 tsp of baking powder 1 cup of buttermilk 1 cup of cherries, chopped 1 cup of almonds, slivered, divided Instructions:

1. Prepare your oven by preheating to 350 degrees F. Spray a 9 x 5 bread loaf pan with cooking spray, lightly flour the bottom. Set aside. 2. Combine dry ingredients – salt, flour, baking soda, and baking powder in a medium bowl. Set aside. 3. Cream together the sugar and butter. Add eggs and almond extract. Mix in the buttermilk. 4. Now, you will want to gradually add the dry ingredients 1/2 cup to 1 cup at a time to the butter/milk mixture. Mix until well incorporated. Stir in the cherries and half of the almonds. 5. Pour the almond and cherry cake batter into the prepared bread loaf pan. Add the remaining slivered almonds to the top of the bread. 6. Bake your bread for 65 – 75 minutes until a fork comes out clean. 7. Cool on wire rack.

Applesauce Oatmeal Quick Bread

Using applesauce instead of apples is an easy and efficient way to get the apple flavor in your bread when you either do not have apples on hand or are not in season and readily available. You also save time on peeling, coring, and chopping! Serves: 10 - 12 Cook Time: 50 minutes Ingredients: 4 tbsp of butter, softened 1 ¼ cups of flour ¾ cup of rolled oats 1 cup of sugar 2 eggs 1 ½ tsp of vanilla extract 1 tsp of salt ½ tsp of baking soda 1 tsp of baking powder 1 tsp of cinnamon ½ tsp of allspice ¼ tsp of nutmeg

1 cup of applesauce, unsweetened ½ cup of walnuts, chopped Instructions: 1. Prepare your oven by preheating to 350 degrees F. Spray a 9 x 5 bread loaf pan with cooking spray, lightly flour the bottom. Set aside. 2. Combine dry ingredients – salt, flour, spices, baking soda, and baking powder in a medium bowl. Set aside. 3. Cream together the sugar and butter. Add eggs and vanilla extract. 4. Now, you will want to gradually add the dry ingredients 1/2 cup to 1 cup at a time to the bowl of wet ingredient mixture. Mix until well incorporated. Mix in the applesauce, oats, and walnuts. 5. Pour the applesauce oatmeal cake batter into the prepared bread loaf pan. 6. Bake your bread for 45 – 50 minutes until a fork comes out clean. 7. Cool on wire rack.

Apple Cinnamon Quick Bread

This is really easy bread to make during the fall months. It includes apples, cinnamon, and brown sugar to create a sweet bread with a hit of caramel and the tastes and scents of the autumn season. Serves: 10 - 12 Cook Time: 50 minutes Ingredients: 4 tbsp of butter, softened 1 ½ cups of flour ½ cup of sugar 2/3 cup brown sugar, packed 2 eggs 1 ½ tsp of vanilla extract 1 tsp of salt ½ tsp of baking soda 1 tsp of baking powder 1 ½ tsp of cinnamon ½ cup of milk 2 small apples, peeled and chopped finely

Instructions: 1. Prepare your oven by preheating to 350 degrees F. Spray a 9 x 5 bread loaf pan with cooking spray, lightly flour the bottom. Set aside. 2. Combine the dry ingredients in a medium bowl with salt, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and baking powder. Set aside. 3. Cream together the sugars and butter. Add eggs and vanilla extract. Add milk. 4. Now, you will want to slowly add the dry ingredients 1/2 cup to 1 cup at a time to the bowl of wet ingredient mixture. Mix until well incorporated. Stir in the chopped apples. 5. Pour the apple cinnamon cake batter into the prepared bread loaf pan. 6. Bake your bread for 45 – 50 minutes until a fork comes out clean. 7. Cool on wire rack.

Banana Nut Bread

Banana Nut Bread is the most traditional or classic flavor of quick bread that you can make. There is nothing like a slice of moist banana bread to start your day or have as your go-to afternoon snack. It is delicious and filling and even has a good portion of fruit and nuts to enjoy. Serves: 10 - 12 Cook Time: 50 minutes Ingredients: 4 tbsp of butter, softened 1 ½ cups of flour ¼ cup vegetable oil 1 cup of sugar 2 eggs 1 tsp of salt 1 tsp of baking powder ½ tsp of baking soda 1 tsp of vanilla ¼ tsp of cinnamon ½ cup of sour cream

4 large bananas, ripe, mashed ¾ cup of walnuts, toasted and chopped Instructions: 1. Prepare your oven by preheating to 350 degrees F. Spray a 9 x 5 bread loaf pan with cooking spray, lightly flour the bottom. Set aside. 2. Combine all dry ingredients - salt, flour, baking powder, and baking soda in a medium to a large bowl. Set aside. 3. Cream together the sugar and butter. Next, add the eggs, mashed bananas, cinnamon, sour cream, vanilla, and oil. 4. Now, you will want to slowly mix all of the dry ingredients 1/2 cup to 3/4 cup at a time to the bowl of wet ingredient mixture. Mix until well incorporated. 5. Pour the Banana Nut Bread batter into the prepared bread loaf pan. 6. Bake your bread for 45-50 minutes until a fork comes out clean. 7. Cool on wire rack.

Blueberry Quick Bread

Blueberry bread is just as delicious, if not even tastier, than the blueberry muffin. If you are a fan of blueberries baked into bread and desserts, you will love this bread! Serves: 10 - 12 Cook Time: 1 hour 10 minutes Ingredients: 4 tbsp of butter, softened 1 ½ cups of flour ½ cup of sugar 2 eggs ¼ cup of vegetable oil 1 ½ tsp of vanilla extract 1 tsp of salt ½ tsp of baking soda 1 tsp of baking powder ½ cup of milk 1 ½ cups of blueberries

Instructions: 1. Prepare your oven by preheating to 350 degrees F. Spray a 9 x 5 bread loaf pan with cooking spray, lightly flour the bottom. Set aside. 2. Combine the dry ingredients with salt, flour, baking soda, and baking powder in a medium bowl. Set aside. 3. Cream together the sugar and butter. Next, add in the eggs, milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract. 4. Now, you will want to slowly add the dry ingredients 1/2 cup to 1 cup at a time to the bowl of wet ingredient mixture. Mix until well incorporated. Fold in the blueberries carefully, so the entire batter does not turn blue. 5. Pour the blueberry cake batter into the prepared bread loaf pan. 6. Bake your bread for 65-70 minutes until a fork comes out clean. 7. Cool on wire rack.

Berry Quick Bread

Do you have a love for all berries? If so, why not make this triple berry bread? Quick bread makes a great dessert, snack, or even breakfast. Serves: 10 - 12 Cook Time: 1 hour 10 minutes Ingredients: 4 tbsp of butter, softened 1 ½ cups of flour + 2 tbsp of flour for the berries ½ cup of sugar 2 eggs ¼ cup of vegetable oil 1 ½ tsp of vanilla extract 1 tsp of salt ½ tsp of baking soda 1 tsp of baking powder ½ cup of milk ½ cup of blueberries ½ cup of blackberries ½ cup of raspberries

Instructions: 1. Prepare your oven by preheating to 350 degrees F. Spray a 9 x 5 bread loaf pan with cooking spray, lightly flour the bottom. Set aside. 2. In a medium bowl, combine all the fruit and toss in 2 tbsp of flour. Coated the fruit with a touch of flour will help stop it from dropping to the bottom of the bread batter. 3. Combine the dry ingredients with salt, flour, baking soda, and baking powder in a medium bowl. Set aside. 4. Cream together the sugar and butter. Next, add in the eggs, milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract. 5. Now, you will want to slowly add the dry ingredients 1/2 cup to 1 cup at a time to the bowl of wet ingredient mixture. Mix until well incorporated. Fold in the berries. 5. Pour the Berry cake batter into the prepared bread loaf pan. 6. Bake your bread for 65-70 minutes until a fork comes out clean. 7. Cool on wire rack.

Candy Cane Chocolate Quick Bread

This is an excellent quick bread recipe for the holiday season or anytime during the winter. Although you are more than welcome to eat it anytime, this is perfect for office parties and holiday gatherings. Serves: 10 - 12 Cook Time: 50 minutes Ingredients: 4 tbsp of butter, softened 1 ½ cups of flour ½ cup of sugar ½ cup of brown sugar ½ cup of cocoa powder 2 eggs ¼ cup of vegetable oil 2 tsp of vanilla extract 1 tsp of peppermint extract 1 tsp of salt 1 tsp of baking powder ½ tsp of baking soda 1 cup of sour cream

½ cup of chocolate chips Topping: 2 ounces of white chocolate, melted 2 ounces of milk chocolate, melted 3-4 tablespoons of candy canes, crushed Instructions: 1. Prepare your oven by preheating to 350 degrees F. Spray a 9 x 5 bread loaf pan with cooking spray, lightly flour the bottom. Set aside. 2. Combine the dry ingredients with cocoa powder, salt, flour, baking soda, and baking powder in a medium bowl. Set aside. 4. Cream together the sugars and butter. Next, add in the eggs, sour cream, vegetable oil, peppermint extract, and vanilla extract. 5. Now, you will want to slowly add the dry ingredients 1/2 cup to 1 cup at a time to the bowl of wet ingredient mixture. Mix until well incorporated. Fold in the chocolate chips. 5. Pour the Candy Cane Bread batter into the prepared bread loaf pan. 6. Bake your bread for 45-50 minutes until a fork comes out clean. 7. Drizzle both the white and milk chocolate on top. When the milk and white chocolate is still wet, sprinkle the candy cane pieces on top. 8. Cool on wire rack.

Carrot Quick Bread

Do you want a slice of bread that tastes like delicious carrot cake? Learn how to make this easy carrot bread today. Serves: 10 - 12 Cook Time: 50 minutes Ingredients: 4 tbsp of butter, softened 2 cups of flour 1 cup of sugar 3 eggs ¾ cup of vegetable oil 2 tsp of vanilla extract 1 tsp of cinnamon ¾ tsp of pumpkin pie spice 1 tsp of salt 1 tsp of baking powder ½ tsp of baking soda ¼ cup of milk 2 ¼ cups of carrots, grated ½ cup of walnuts, chopped

Instructions: 1. Prepare your oven by preheating to 350 degrees F. Spray a 9 x 5 bread loaf pan with cooking spray, lightly flour the bottom. Set aside. 2. Combine the dry ingredients with salt, pumpkin pie spice, cinnamon, flour, baking soda, and baking powder in a medium bowl. Set aside. 4. Cream together the sugars and butter. Next, add in the eggs, milk, vegetable oil, peppermint extract, and vanilla extract. Fold in carrots and walnuts. 5. Now, you will want to slowly add the dry ingredients 1/2 cup to 1 cup at a time to the bowl of wet ingredient mixture. Mix until well incorporated. 5. Pour the Carrot Bread batter into the prepared bread loaf pan. 6. Bake your bread for 45-50 minutes until a fork comes out clean. 7. Cool on wire rack.

Chocolate Quick Bread

So, you want to eat chocolate for breakfast, but deep down, you feel like eating a candy bar or a slice of pie is inappropriate so early in the morning? Have you considered eating chocolate quick bread instead? If this is too indulgent for your tastes, you could always eat it with some fresh fruit. Serves: 10 - 12 Cook Time: 50 minutes Ingredients: 4 tbsp of butter, softened 1 ½ cups of flour 1/3 cup of sugar ½ cup of brown sugar 2/3 cup of cocoa powder 2 eggs ¾ cup of vegetable oil 1 tsp of vanilla extract 1 tsp of salt 1 tsp of baking powder ½ tsp of baking soda

¼ cup of milk 1 cup of chocolate chips Instructions: 1. Prepare your oven by preheating to 350 degrees F. Spray a 9 x 5 bread loaf pan with cooking spray, lightly flour the bottom. Set aside. 2. Combine the dry ingredients with cocoa powder, salt, flour, baking powder, and baking soda in a medium bowl. Set aside. 4. Cream together the sugars and butter. Next, add the eggs, milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract. 5. Now, you will want to slowly mix the dry ingredients 1/2 cup to 1 cup at a time to the bowl of wet ingredient mixture. Mix until well incorporated. Fold in the chocolate chips. 5. Pour the Chocolate Bread batter into the prepared bread loaf pan. 6. Bake your bread for 45-50 minutes until a fork comes out clean. 7. Cool on wire rack.

Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Quick Bread

Pumpkin bread is a wonderful flavor for the fall months or any time of the year! Adding chocolate chips to this batter just gives it a little something extra! Serves: 10 - 12 Cook Time: 50 minutes Ingredients: 4 tbsp of butter, softened 1 ½ cups of flour 1/3 cup of sugar 2/3 cup of brown sugar 2 eggs 1 cup of pumpkin puree ¾ cup of vegetable oil 1 tsp of vanilla extract 1 tsp of salt 1 tsp of pumpkin pie spice 1 tsp of baking powder ½ tsp of baking soda 1 ¼ cups of chocolate chips, divided Instructions:

1. Prepare your oven by preheating to 350 degrees F. Spray a 9 x 5 bread loaf pan with cooking spray, lightly flour the bottom. Set aside. 2. Combine the dry ingredients - salt, pumpkin pie spice, flour, baking powder, and baking soda in a medium bowl. Set aside. 4. Cream together the sugars and butter. Next, add the eggs, pumpkin puree, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract. 5. Now, you will want to slowly mix the dry ingredients 1/2 cup to 1 cup at a time to the bowl of wet ingredient mixture. Mix until well incorporated. Fold in 1 cup of the chocolate chips. 5. Pour the Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Bread batter into the prepared bread loaf pan. Sprinkle the remaining ¼ cup of chocolate chips on top. 6. Bake your bread for 45-50 minutes until a fork comes out clean. 7. Cool on wire rack.

Cinnamon Raisin Quick Bread

There is no reason not to make cinnamon raisin bread at home. This is a delicious treat; it tastes especially good hot out of the oven (or slightly warmed up) with some butter on top. Serves: 10 - 12 Cook Time: 50 minutes Ingredients: 4 tbsp of butter, softened 1 ½ cups of flour 1/3 cup of sugar 2/3 cup of brown sugar 2 eggs ¼ cup of vegetable oil ½ cup of milk 1 tsp of vanilla extract 1 tsp of salt 3 tsp of cinnamon 1 tsp of baking powder ½ tsp of baking soda 1 ½ cups of raisins Instructions:

1. Prepare your oven by preheating to 350 degrees F. Spray your 9 x 5 bread pan with cooking spray, lightly flour the bottom. Set aside. 2. Combine the dry ingredients - salt, cinnamon, flour, baking powder, and baking soda in a medium bowl. Set aside. 4. Cream together the sugars and butter. Next, add the eggs, milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract. 5. Now, you will want to slowly mix the dry ingredients 1/2 cup to 1 cup at a time to the bowl of wet ingredient mixture. Mix until well incorporated. Fold in raisins, but reserve 20 – 25 of them. 5. Pour the Cinnamon Raisin batter into the prepared bread pan. Sprinkle the reserved raisins on top of the bread batter. 6. Bake your bread for 45-50 minutes until a fork comes out clean. 7. Cool on wire rack.

CranApple Quick Bread

Cranberries and Apples are a wonderful flavor when combined. These flavors go especially well with Fall and Winter meals. This can be made for breakfast or snacks or be served along with various holiday and party meals. Serves: 10 - 12 Cook Time: 50 minutes Ingredients: 2 tbsp of butter, softened 1 ½ cups of flour 1/3 cup of sugar 2/3 cup of brown sugar 2 eggs ¾ cup of vegetable oil 1 tsp of vanilla extract 1 tsp of salt 1 tsp of baking powder ½ tsp of baking soda 2 cups of apples, chopped 1 cup of cranberries ½ cup of walnuts Instructions:

1. Prepare your oven by preheating to 350 degrees F. Spray a 9 x 5 bread loaf pan with cooking spray, lightly flour the bottom. Set aside. 2. Combine the dry ingredients - salt, flour, baking powder, and baking soda in a medium bowl. Set aside. 4. Cream together the sugars and butter. Next, add the eggs, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract. 5. Now, you will want to slowly mix the dry ingredients 1/2 cup to 1 cup at a time to the bowl of wet ingredient mixture. Mix until well incorporated. Fold in apples, cranberries, and nuts. 5. Pour the CranApple Bread batter into the prepared bread loaf pan. 6. Bake your bread for 45-50 minutes until a fork comes out clean. 7. Cool on wire rack.

Eggnog Quick Bread

Eggnog is a nice seasonal flavor that you can use in many different desserts and snacks as well as in a quick bread. This would be the perfect breakfast to get into the holiday season. Serves: 10 - 12 Cook Time: 50 minutes Ingredients: 4 tbsp of butter, softened 1 ½ cups of flour 1 cup of sugar 1 tsp of salt 2 eggs 1 tsp of vanilla extract ½ tsp of baking soda 1 tsp of baking powder ¼ tsp of nutmeg 1 cup of eggnog 2 tbsp of rum Instructions:

1. Prepare your oven by preheating to 350 degrees F. Spray a 9 x 5 bread loaf pan with cooking spray, lightly flour the bottom. Set aside. 2. Combine the dry ingredients - salt, flour, nutmeg, baking powder, and baking soda in a medium bowl. Set aside. 4. Cream together the sugar and butter. Next, add the eggs, eggnog, vegetable oil, rum, and vanilla extract. 5. Now, you will want to slowly mix the dry ingredients 1/2 cup to 1 cup at a time to the bowl of wet ingredient mixture. Mix until well incorporated. 5. Pour the Eggnog Bread batter into the prepared bread loaf pan. 6. Bake your bread for 45-50 minutes until a fork comes out clean. 7. Cool on wire rack.

Gingerbread Quick Bread

A gingerbread loaf tastes good all year long, but it is perfect during the holidays! You can effortlessly turn this into a dessert by sprinkling powdered sugar on top or making an easy glaze for the top of the bread. Serves: 10 - 12 Cook Time: 50 minutes Ingredients: 4 tbsp of butter, softened 1 ½ cups of flour ¼ vegetable oil ½ cup of sugar ½ cup of brown sugar ½ cup of molasses ½ cup of boiling water 2 eggs 1 tsp of vanilla extract 1 tsp of salt 1 tsp of baking powder ½ tsp of baking soda 2 tsp of ginger

1 ½ tsp of cinnamon ½ tsp of cloves ½ tsp of nutmeg Instructions: 1. Prepare your oven by preheating to 350 degrees F. Spray a 9 x 5 bread loaf pan with cooking spray, lightly flour the bottom. Set aside. 2. Combine the dry ingredients - salt, flour, spices, baking powder, and baking soda in a medium bowl. Set aside. 3.Mix together the boiling water and molasses in a small bowl. 4. Cream together the sugar and butter. Next, add the eggs, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract. Mix in the molasses mixture. 5. Now, you will want to slowly mix the dry ingredients 1/2 cup to 1 cup at a time to the bowl of wet ingredient mixture. Mix until well incorporated. 6. Pour the Gingerbread Bread batter into the prepared bread loaf pan. 7. Bake your bread for 45-50 minutes until a fork comes out clean. 8. Cool on wire rack.

Honey Cornbread

Cornbread is one of the most classic flavors of quick bread you can have. Adding the honey adds a touch of sweetness. Serves: 10 - 12 Cook Time: 50 minutes Ingredients: 4 tbsp of butter, softened 1 cup of flour 1 cup of cornmeal ¼ vegetable oil ¼ cup of sugar 2 eggs 1 tsp of salt 1 tsp of baking powder ½ tsp of baking soda 1 cup of heavy cream ¼ cup of honey Instructions:

1. Prepare your oven by preheating to 350 degrees F. Spray a 9 x 5 bread loaf pan with cooking spray, lightly flour the bottom. Set aside. 2. Combine the dry ingredients - salt, flour, cornmeal, baking powder, and baking soda in a medium bowl. Set aside. 3. Cream together the sugar and butter. Next, add the eggs and the heavy cream. Mix in the honey. 4. Now, you will want to slowly mix the dry ingredients 1/2 cup to 1 cup at a time to the bowl of wet ingredient mixture. Mix until well incorporated. 5. Pour the Honey Cornbread Bread batter into the prepared bread loaf pan. 6. Bake your bread for 45-50 minutes until a fork comes out clean. 7. Cool on wire rack.

Key Lime Quick Bread

Key lime break has a subtle lime taste inside the bread. This recipe also includes a lime glaze to add some extra flavor. Serves: 10 - 12 Cook Time: 50 minutes Ingredients: 4 tbsp of butter, softened 1 ½ cups of flour ¼ vegetable oil 1 cup of sugar 2 eggs 1 tsp of salt 1 tsp of baking powder ½ tsp of baking soda ½ cup of milk 2 tbsp of key lime juice the zest of 1 lime Glaze:

½ cup of powdered sugar 3-4 tbsp of lime juice Instructions: 1. Prepare your oven by preheating to 350 degrees F. Spray a 9 x 5 bread loaf pan with cooking spray, lightly flour the bottom. Set aside. 2. Combine the dry ingredients - salt, flour, baking powder, and baking soda in a medium bowl. Set aside. 3. Cream together the sugar and butter. Next, add the eggs, milk, oil, key lime zest, and key lime juice. 4. Now, you will want to slowly mix the dry ingredients 1/2 cup to 1 cup at a time to the bowl of wet ingredient mixture. Mix until well incorporated. 5. Pour the Key Lime Bread batter into the prepared bread loaf pan. 6. Bake your bread for 45-50 minutes until a fork comes out clean. 7. Make Glaze: Mix together powdered sugar and lime juice. Drizzle on top of the bread. 8. Cool on wire rack.

Lemon Bread

A good lemon loaf is a recipe everyone should know how to make. This lemon loaf includes a delicious lemon glaze for the top of the bread. This is a delicious spring or summer treat. Serves: 10 - 12 Cook Time: 50 minutes Ingredients: 4 tbsp of butter, softened 1 ½ cups of flour ½ cup vegetable oil 1 cup of sugar 2 eggs 1 tsp of salt 1 tsp of baking powder ½ tsp of baking soda 1 cup of sour cream 2 tbsp of lemon juice the zest of 1 lemon Glaze: ½ cup of powdered sugar

3-4 tbsp of lemon juice Instructions: 1. Prepare your oven by preheating to 350 degrees F. Spray a 9 x 5 bread loaf pan with cooking spray, lightly flour the bottom. Set aside. 2. Combine the dry ingredients - salt, flour, baking powder, and baking soda in a medium bowl. Set aside. 3. Cream together the sugar and butter. Next, add the eggs, sour cream, oil, lemon zest, and lemon juice. 4. Now, you will want to slowly mix the dry ingredients 1/2 cup to 1 cup at a time to the bowl of wet ingredient mixture. Mix until well incorporated. 5. Pour the Lemon Bread batter into the prepared bread loaf pan. 6. Bake your bread for 45-50 minutes until a fork comes out clean. 7. Make Glaze: Mix together powdered sugar and lemon juice. Drizzle on top of the bread. 8. Cool on wire rack.

Lemon Blueberry Bread

Lemon blueberry bread is a fantastic treat – adding the sweetness of blueberries to the subtle tartness of lemons, this is a crowd favorite. Turn this into a dessert bread with a tasty lemon glaze. Serves: 10 - 12 Cook Time: 50 minutes Ingredients: 4 tbsp of butter, softened 1 ½ cups of flour, plus 1 tbsp ¼ cup vegetable oil 1 cup of sugar 2 eggs 1 tsp of salt 1 tsp of baking powder ½ tsp of baking soda 1 tsp of vanilla ½ cup of milk 2 tbsp of lemon juice the zest of 1 lemon 1 cup of blueberries

Glaze: ½ cup of powdered sugar 2-3 tbsp of lemon juice 2 tbsp of butter, melted 1 tsp of vanilla extract Instructions: 1. Prepare your oven by preheating to 350 degrees F. Spray a 9 x 5 bread loaf pan with cooking spray, lightly flour the bottom. Set aside. 2. Combine all of the dry ingredients - salt, 1 ½ cups of flour, the baking powder, and the baking soda in a medium to a sizable bowl. Set aside. 3. Cream together the sugar and butter. Next, add the eggs, milk, vanilla, oil, lemon juice, and the lemon zest. 4. Now, you will want to slowly mix all of the dry ingredients 1/4 cup to 1/2 cup at a time to the bowl of wet ingredient mixture. Mix until well incorporated. Combine 1 tablespoon of flour with 1 cup of blueberries in a small bowl. Toss to coat. Mixing together the flour with the fruit will help the blueberries not sink to the bottom of the loaf pan. Fold blueberries into the bread batter. 5. Pour the Lemon Blueberry Bread batter into the prepared bread loaf pan. 6. Bake your bread for 45-50 minutes until a fork comes out clean. 7. Make Glaze: Mix together powdered sugar, lemon juice, butter, and vanilla extract. Drizzle on top of the bread. 8. Cool on wire rack.

Macadamia Nut Banana Bread

This is unique and delicious banana bread; the addition of macadamia nuts is Hawaii's take on banana bread. Serves: 10 - 12 Cook Time: 50 minutes Ingredients: 4 tbsp of butter, softened 1 ½ cups of flour ½ cup vegetable oil 1 cup of sugar 2 eggs 1 tsp of salt 1 tsp of baking powder ½ tsp of baking soda 1 tsp of vanilla 4 large bananas, ripe, mashed 1 ¼ cup of macadamia nuts Instructions: 1. Prepare your oven by preheating to 350 degrees F. Spray a 9 x 5 bread

loaf pan with cooking spray, lightly flour the bottom. Set aside. 2. Combine all dry ingredients - salt, flour, baking powder, and baking soda in a medium to a large bowl. Set aside. 3. Cream together the sugar and butter. Next, add the eggs, mashed bananas, vanilla, and oil. 4. Now, you will want to slowly mix all of the dry ingredients 1/2 cup to 3/4 cup at a time to the bowl of wet ingredient mixture. Mix until well incorporated. Mix in 1 cup of macadamia nuts. 5. Pour the Macadamia Nut Banana Bread batter into the prepared bread loaf pan. Top with remaining ¼ cup of nuts. 6. Bake your bread for 45-50 minutes until a fork comes out clean. 7. Cool on wire rack.

Orange Banana Bread

Suppose you are a fan of banana bread. In that case, you might want to consider this banana bread that adds a bit of orange citrus taste to the overall flavor. It adds tanginess and freshness that only makes the overall bread taste better and more refreshing. Serves: 10 - 12 Cook Time: 50 minutes Ingredients: 4 tbsp of butter, softened 1 ½ cups of flour ½ cup vegetable oil 1 cup of sugar 2 eggs 1 tsp of salt 1 tsp of baking powder ½ tsp of baking soda 1 tsp of vanilla 3 large bananas, ripe, mashed zest of 1 orange ¼ cup of orange juice

Instructions: 1. Prepare your oven by preheating to 350 degrees F. Spray a 9 x 5 bread loaf pan with cooking spray, lightly flour the bottom. Set aside. 2. Combine all dry ingredients - salt, flour, baking powder, and baking soda in a medium to a large bowl. Set aside. 3. Cream together the sugar and butter. Next, add the eggs, mashed bananas, orange zest, orange juice, vanilla, and oil. 4. Now, you will want to slowly mix all of the dry ingredients 1/2 cup to 3/4 cup at a time to the bowl of wet ingredient mixture. Mix until well incorporated. 5. Pour the Orange Banana Bread batter into the prepared bread loaf pan. 6. Bake your bread for 45-50 minutes until a fork comes out clean. 7. Cool on wire rack.

Orange Chocolate Bread

Orange chocolate is sometimes looked at as a holiday flavor. Still, in some areas of the country, people enjoy orange chocolate desserts all year round. This is a delicious bread with an orange chocolate flavor in the bread and topped with an orange glaze. You will not be disappointed. Serves: 10 - 12 Cook Time: 50 minutes Ingredients: 4 tbsp of butter, softened 1 ¼ cups of flour ¼ cup vegetable oil 1 cup of sugar ½ cup of cocoa powder 2 eggs 1 tsp of salt 1 tsp of baking powder ½ tsp of baking soda 1 tsp of vanilla ½ cup of sour cream

3 tbsp of orange extract ½ cup of orange juice Glaze: ½ cup of powdered sugar 3 tbsp of orange juice Instructions: 1. Prepare your oven by preheating to 350 degrees F. Spray a 9 x 5 bread loaf pan with cooking spray, lightly flour the bottom. Set aside. 2. Combine all dry ingredients - salt, flour, cocoa, baking powder, and baking soda in a medium to a large bowl. Set aside. 3. Cream together the sugar and butter. Next, add the eggs, sour cream, vanilla, orange extract, orange juice, and oil. 4. Now, you will want to slowly mix all of the dry ingredients 1/2 cup to 3/4 cup at a time to the bowl of wet ingredient mixture. Mix until well incorporated. 5. Pour the Orange Chocolate Bread batter into the prepared bread loaf pan. 6. Bake your bread for 45-50 minutes until a fork comes out clean. 7. Prepare the glaze: Mix together orange juice and powdered sugar. Pour on top of the bread. 8. Cool on wire rack.

Parmesan Zucchini Bread

Are you looking for savory bread instead of something sweet? This bread is a lovely stand-alone treat, or it can be used instead of traditional dinner rolls to be served with a meal. Serves: 10 - 12 Cook Time: 1 hour 10 minutes Ingredients: 2 tbsp of butter, softened 2 cups of flour 1/3 cup olive oil 2 eggs 1 tsp of salt 2 tsp of baking powder 1/3 cup of milk 1 cup of parmesan cheese, grated 1 medium zucchini, grated Instructions: 1. Prepare your oven by preheating to 375 degrees F. Spray a 9 x 5 bread loaf pan with cooking spray, lightly flour the bottom. Set aside.

2. Combine all dry ingredients - salt, flour, cheese, and baking powder in a medium to a large bowl. Set aside. 3. Whisk together eggs, oil, and milk. 4. Now, you will want to slowly mix all of the dry ingredients 1/2 cup to 3/4 cup at a time to the bowl of wet ingredient mixture. Mix until well incorporated. Fold in the zucchini. 5. Pour the Parmesan Zucchini batter into a prepared bread loaf pan. 6. Bake your bread for 60-70 minutes until a fork comes out clean. 7. Cool on wire rack.

Peanut Butter Bread

If you really enjoy or even love peanut butter, making peanut butter bread seems like a no-brainer. This is a tasty snack or even a quick breakfast item you can enjoy daily. It will help you start your day by getting some early morning protein, and you can even spread jelly, jam, or honey on top to make it even more iconic. Serves: 10 - 12 Cook Time: 50 minutes Ingredients: 1 ½ cups of flour ¼ cup vegetable oil ¼ cup of brown sugar ½ cup of sugar 2 eggs 1 tsp of salt 1 tsp of baking powder ½ tsp of baking soda ½ cup of milk 1 tsp of vanilla ¾ cup of peanut butter

Instructions: 1. Prepare your oven by preheating to 350 degrees F. Spray a 9 x 5 bread loaf pan with cooking spray, lightly flour the bottom. Set aside. 2. Combine all dry ingredients - salt, flour, baking powder, and baking soda in a medium to a large bowl. Set aside. 3. Cream together the sugars and peanut butter. Next, add the eggs, milk, vanilla, and oil. 4. Now, you will want to slowly mix all of the dry ingredients 1/2 cup to 3/4 cup at a time to the bowl of wet ingredient mixture. Mix until well incorporated. 5. Pour the Peanut Butter Bread batter into the prepared bread loaf pan. 6. Bake your bread for 45-50 minutes until a fork comes out clean. 7. Cool on wire rack.

Peanut Butter Chocolate Bread

Peanut butter and chocolate go together really well, including in a fantastic dessert bread. To make this bread even better, you can serve it as a dessert with hot fudge or chocolate syrup drizzled on top of whipped cream and chocolate shavings. If you are looking for something a little healthier, you can add fresh fruit on top or warm jam. Serves: 10 - 12 Cook Time: 50 minutes Ingredients: 1 tsp of salt ½ cup of cocoa powder 1 ½ cups of flour ¼ cup vegetable oil ¼ cup of brown sugar ½ cup of sugar 2 eggs 1 tsp of baking powder ½ tsp of baking soda ½ cup of milk 1 tsp of vanilla

¾ cup of peanut butter Instructions: 1. Prepare your oven by preheating to 350 degrees F. Spray a 9 x 5 bread loaf pan with cooking spray, lightly flour the bottom. Set aside. 2. Combine all dry ingredients - salt, cocoa, flour, baking soda, and baking powder in a medium to a large bowl. Set aside. 3. Cream together the sugars and peanut butter. Next, add the eggs, milk, vanilla, and oil. 4. Now, you will want to slowly mix all of the dry ingredients 1/2 cup to 3/4 cup at a time to the bowl of wet ingredient mixture. Mix until well incorporated. 5. Pour the Peanut Butter Chocolate Bread mix into the prepared bread loaf pan. 6. Bake your bread for 45-50 minutes. A fork should come out clean. 7. Cool on wire rack.

Pineapple Nut Bread

Pineapple bread is a sweet and moist quick bread perfect for the spring and summer months. It is like a taste of the tropics in your own home. Serves: 10 - 12 Cook Time: 50 minutes Ingredients: 4 tbsp of butter, softened 2 cups of flour 4 oz of cream cheese, softened 1 cup of sugar 2 eggs 1 tsp of salt ½ tsp of baking soda 1 tsp of baking powder ½ cup of sour cream 1 tsp of vanilla 1 cup of pineapple chunks, with the juice ¾ cup of walnuts, chopped Instructions: 1. Prepare your oven by preheating to 350 degrees F. Spray a 9 x 5 bread

loaf pan with cooking spray, lightly flour the bottom. Set aside. 2. Combine all dry ingredients - salt, flour, baking soda, and baking powder in a medium to a large bowl. Set aside. 3. Cream together the sugar, cream cheese, and butter. Next, add the eggs, sour cream, and vanilla. 4. Now, you will want to slowly mix all of the dry ingredients 1/2 cup to 3/4 cup at a time to the bowl of wet ingredient mixture. Mix until well incorporated. Stir in pineapples and juice and walnuts. 5. Pour the Pineapple Nut Bread mix into the prepared bread loaf pan. 6. Bake your bread for 45-50 minutes. A fork should come out clean. 7. Cool on wire rack.

Plum Bread

This is an old-fashioned quick bread that you do not see many people making. However, it is delicious and really deserves a comeback! Serves: 10 - 12 Cook Time: 50 minutes Ingredients: 4 tbsp of butter, softened 2 cups of flour ½ cup vegetable oil 1 cup of sugar ½ cup of brown sugar 2 eggs 1 tsp of salt ½ tsp of baking soda 1 tsp of baking powder 1 tsp of vanilla 1 cup of buttermilk 1 ½ cups of plums, pitted and chopped Instructions:

1. Prepare your oven by preheating to 350 degrees F. Spray a 9 x 5 bread loaf pan with cooking spray, lightly flour the bottom. Set aside. 2. Combine all dry ingredients - salt, flour, baking powder, and baking soda in a medium to a large bowl. Set aside. 3. Cream together the sugars and butter. Next, add the eggs, buttermilk, vanilla, and oil. 4. Now, you will want to slowly mix all of the dry ingredients 1/2 cup to 3/4 cup at a time to the bowl of wet ingredient mixture. Mix until well incorporated. Fold in the plums. 5. Pour the Plum Bread batter into the prepared bread loaf pan. 6. Bake your bread for 45-50 minutes until a fork comes out clean. 7. Cool on wire rack.

Pumpkin Bread

Pumpkin bread is super easy to make and is a wonderful fall treat. Typically, pumpkin puree is really cheap in the fall and winter, so it is pretty cheap to make. Make this bread as is, or add some additional ingredients to spice it up, like macadamia nuts or chocolate chips. Serves: 10 - 12 Cook Time: 50 minutes Ingredients: 4 tbsp of butter, softened 2 cups of flour ½ cup vegetable oil 1 cup of sugar ½ cup of brown sugar 2 eggs 1 tsp of salt ½ tsp of baking soda 1 tsp of baking powder 1 ½ tsp of pumpkin pie spice 1 tsp of vanilla 1 – 15 oz can of pumpkin puree

Instructions: 1. Prepare your oven by preheating to 350 degrees F. Spray a 9 x 5 bread loaf pan with cooking spray, lightly flour the bottom. Set aside. 2. Combine all dry ingredients - salt, pumpkin pie spice, flour, baking soda, and baking powder in a medium to a large bowl. Set aside. 3. Cream together the sugars, pumpkin puree, and butter. Next, add the eggs, vanilla, and oil. 4. Now, you will want to slowly mix all of the dry ingredients 1/2 cup to 3/4 cup at a time to the bowl of wet ingredient mixture. Mix until well incorporated. 5. Pour the Pumpkin Bread batter into the prepared bread loaf pan. 6. Bake your bread for 45-50 minutes until a fork comes out clean. 7. Cool on wire rack.

Raspberry Lemon Banana Bread

Sometimes the best bread is a combination of lovely flavors that just go so well together. This bread combines raspberries and bananas with a hint of lemon inside a moist loaf. You will love this. Serves: 10 - 12 Cook Time: 50 minutes Ingredients: 4 tbsp of butter, softened 2 cups of flour ½ cup vegetable oil 1 cup of sugar ½ cup of brown sugar 2 eggs 1 tsp of salt ½ tsp of baking soda 1 tsp of baking powder 1 tsp of vanilla ½ cup of sour cream 1 tsp of lemon juice ¾ cup of raspberries

2 bananas, ripe and mashed Instructions: 1. Prepare your oven by preheating to 350 degrees F. Spray a 9 x 5 bread loaf pan with cooking spray, lightly flour the bottom. Set aside. 2. Combine all dry ingredients - salt, flour, baking soda, and baking powder in a medium to a large bowl. Set aside. 3. Cream together the sugars, bananas, and butter. Next, add the eggs, sour cream, lemon juice, vanilla, and oil. 4. Now, you will want to slowly mix all of the dry ingredients 1/2 cup to 3/4 cup at a time to the bowl of wet ingredient mixture. Mix until well incorporated. Fold in the raspberries. 5. Pour the Raspberry Lemon Banana Bread batter into the prepared bread loaf pan. 6. Bake your bread for 45-50 minutes until a fork comes out clean. 7. Cool on wire rack.

Roasted Butternut Squash Bread

Are you looking for the perfect bread to serve as a side with a holiday meal? Try this roasted butternut squash bread – it is excellent for holidays, get-togethers, or anytime you want the delicious taste of roasted squash. Serves: 10 - 12 Cook Time: 50 minutes Ingredients: 4 tbsp of butter, softened 2 cups of flour ½ cup vegetable oil ½ cup of sugar ½ cup of brown sugar 2 eggs 1 tsp of salt 1 tsp of baking powder ½ tsp of baking soda ½ tsp of cinnamon 1 tsp of vanilla ½ cup of Greek yogurt 2 1/2 cups of butternut squash, cut into 1-inch pieces, roasted

Instructions: 1. Prepare your oven by preheating to 350 degrees F. Spray a 9 x 5 bread loaf pan with cooking spray, lightly flour the bottom. Set aside. 2. Combine all dry ingredients - salt, flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and baking powder in a medium to a large bowl. Set aside. 3. Cream together the sugars and butter. Next, add the eggs, yogurt, vanilla, and oil. 4. Now, you will want to slowly mix all of the dry ingredients 1/2 cup to 3/4 cup at a time to the bowl of wet ingredient mixture. Mix until well incorporated. Fold in the roasted squash. 5. Pour the Roasted Butternut Squash Bread batter into the prepared bread loaf pan. 6. Bake your bread for 45-50 minutes until a fork comes out clean. 7. Cool on wire rack.

Strawberry Banana Bread

Bananas and Strawberries go great together as they will in this delicious summertime quick bread. This recipe uses nuts, which is always optional. We have chosen pecans here, but the more traditional walnuts would also work well in this recipe. Serves: 10 - 12 Cook Time: 50 minutes Ingredients: 4 tbsp of butter, softened 1 tsp salt 2 cups of flour 1 tsp baking powder ½ tsp cinnamon ½ tsp baking soda ½ cup of sugar 2 eggs 1 tsp vanilla ½ cup vegetable oil 6 oz container of strawberry banana yogurt 1 cup of strawberries, sliced

2 bananas, ripe and mashed 1 cup of pecans, chopped Instructions: 1. Prepare your oven by preheating to 350 degrees F. Then, spray a 9 x 5 bread loaf pan with cooking spray, lightly flour the bottom. Set aside. 2. Combine all dry ingredients - salt, flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and baking powder in a medium to a sizable bowl. Set aside. 3. Cream together the sugars, bananas, and butter. Next, add the eggs, yogurt, vanilla, and oil. 4. Now, you will want to slowly mix all of the dry ingredients 1/2 cup to 3/4 cup at a time to the bowl of wet ingredient mixture. Mix until well incorporated. Fold in the strawberries and pecans. 5. Pour the Strawberry Banana Bread batter into the prepared bread loaf pan. 6. Bake your bread for 45-50 minutes until a fork comes out clean. 7. Cool on wire rack.

Sweet Potato Bread

Sweet potato bread is a wonderful fall breakfast. You can eat as is or add some honey and butter to it. You can substitute yams for sweet potatoes. Serves: 10 - 12 Cook Time: 50 minutes Ingredients: 4 tbsp of butter, softened 2 cups of flour 1 tsp salt ½ tsp baking soda ½ cup vegetable oil ½ cup of sugar ½ cup of brown sugar 2 eggs 1 tsp cinnamon ½ tsp of ginger ½ tsp of nutmeg 1 tsp baking powder 1 ½ tsp vanilla ½ cup of milk

2 sweet potatoes, cooked and mashed Instructions: 1. Prepare your oven by preheating to 350 degrees F. Spray a 9 x 5 bread loaf pan with cooking spray, lightly flour the bottom. Set aside. 2. Combine dry ingredients - salt, flour, baking soda, nutmeg, ginger, cinnamon, and baking powder in a medium to a large bowl. Set aside. 3. Cream together the sugars, potatoes, and butter. Next, add the eggs, milk, vanilla, and oil. 4. Now, you will want to slowly mix the dry ingredients 1/2 cup to 3/4 cup at a time to the bowl of wet ingredient mixture. Mix until well incorporated. 5. Pour the Sweet Potato Bread batter into the prepared bread loaf pan. 6. Bake your bread for 45-50 minutes until a fork comes out clean. 7. Cool on wire rack.

Vanilla Coconut Bread

When you are looking for some extra texture and flavor, adding sweetened coconut flakes to a recipe is an excellent way to go. The coconut adds an additional dimension of taste, texture, and sweetness. Serves: 10 - 12 Cook Time: 50 minutes Ingredients: 4 tbsp of butter, softened 2 cups of flour ½ cup vegetable oil 1 cup of sugar 2 eggs 1 tsp cinnamon 1 tsp salt ½ tsp baking soda 1 tsp baking powder ½ tsp of coconut extract 3 tsp vanilla ½ cup of buttermilk 1 ¼ cup of coconut, sweetened and shredded flakes

Instructions: 1. Prepare your oven by preheating to 350 degrees F. Spray a 9 x 5 bread loaf pan with cooking spray, lightly flour the bottom. Set aside. 2. Combine dry ingredients - salt, flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and baking powder in a medium to a large bowl. Set aside. 3. Cream together the sugar and butter. Next, add the eggs, buttermilk, coconut extract, vanilla, and oil. 4. Now, you will want to slowly mix the dry ingredients 1/2 cup to 3/4 cup at a time to the bowl of wet ingredient mixture. Mix until well incorporated. Fold in the coconut flakes. 5. Pour the Vanilla Coconut Bread batter into the prepared bread loaf pan. 6. Bake your bread for 45-50 minutes until a fork comes out clean. 7. Cool on wire rack.

Zucchini Apple Bread

This is a great fall bread to make, especially since finding fresh zucchini and apples is usually easy this time of the year. Serves: 10 - 12 Cook Time: 50 minutes Ingredients: 4 tbsp butter, softened 1 3/4 cups flour ½ cup vegetable oil 1 cup sugar 2 eggs 1 tsp cinnamon ½ tsp nutmeg 1 tsp salt ½ tsp of baking soda 1 tsp of baking powder 1 tsp vanilla 1 cup buttermilk 2 cups zucchini, shredded 1 cup apple, shredded Instructions:

1. Prepare your oven by preheating to 350 degrees F. Spray a 9 x 5 bread loaf pan with cooking spray, lightly flour the bottom. Set aside. 2. Combine all of the dry ingredients - flour, salt, baking powder, and soda as well as the spices in a medium to a large bowl. Set aside. 3. Cream together the softened butter and the white sugar. Next, add the eggs, buttermilk, vanilla, and oil. 4. Now, you will want to slowly mix the dry ingredients 1/2 cup to 3/4 cup at a time to the bowl of wet ingredient mixture. Mix until well incorporated. Fold in the apples and zucchini. 5. Pour the Zucchini Apple Bread batter into the prepared bread loaf pan. 6. Bake your bread for 45-50 minutes until a fork comes out clean. 7. Cool on wire rack.

Zucchini Chocolate Bread

Adding cocoa to your bread recipes is never the wrong decision – who does not love a slice of sweetened chocolate bread. Serves: 10 - 12 Cook Time: 50 minutes Ingredients: 4 tbsp butter, softened 1 cups flour ½ tsp nutmeg ½ cup of cocoa powder ½ cup vegetable oil 1 cup sugar ½ cup of dark brown sugar, packed 2 eggs 1 tsp cinnamon 1 tsp salt 1 tsp of baking powder ½ tsp of baking soda 1 tsp vanilla 1 cup buttermilk 2 cups zucchini, shredded

1 ¼ cups of chocolate chips Instructions: 1. Prepare your oven by preheating to 350 F. Spray a 9 x 5 bread loaf pan with cooking spray, lightly flour the bottom. Set aside. 2. Combine all of the dry ingredients - the spices, salt, cocoa powder, flour, both the baking powder and soda in a medium to a large bowl. Set aside. 3. Cream together the softened butter and the sugars. Next, add the eggs, buttermilk, vanilla, and oil. 4. Now, you will want to slowly mix the dry ingredients 1/2 cup to 3/4 cup at a time to the bowl of wet ingredient mixture. Mix until well incorporated. Fold in 1 cup of chocolate chips. 5. Pour the Zucchini Chocolate Bread batter into the prepared bread loaf pan. Top with the remaining chocolate chips. 6. Bake your bread for 45-50 minutes until a fork comes out clean. 7. Cool on wire rack.

Conclusion: Congratulations! You now know how to make 34 different quick breads for home. You can easily make these to eat every day, make them for bake sales, parties, or the holidays. There are many different ways to serve these delicious pieces of bread. I encourage you to not only follow the directions in each recipe but to allow yourself to experiment with different flavors and ingredients as well. You never know when you will find the perfect flavor combination. So, what should you do next? Look back through the book and find a few recipes you want to try first. Keep an eye out for ingredients that go on sale frequently. For instance, sometimes stores reduce the cost of overripe bananas, which would be perfect for any banana bread recipe. Good Luck and Enjoy!

Author's Afterthoughts

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About the Author Nadia Santa is a successful chef, business-owner and e-book author living in the San Fernando Valley in sunny California. As a young woman, Nadia headed off to Stanbridge University and planned on becoming a nurse like her mother. She didn’t have enough money for tuition, so she got a parttime job in a restaurant in the kitchen. Starting off as a server, Nadia’s interest in learning the ropes of the kitchen led to a serendipitous stint as an assistant chef and she fell in love! Fortunately, she wasn’t too far into her studies and was able to transfer to the Institute of Culinary Education to study the culinary arts. Nadia brought her exceptional talent with flavours and textures to the same restaurant she worked at and eventually became the head chef. Her skills increased the customer base and earned several awards for the restaurant. Today, Nadia Santa still lives in California with her family and her love of cooking. She is busy writing e-books, running her restaurant and making delicious dishes for friends and family. Keep a lookout for more from this dynamic, successful chef when she releases several new e-books in the future. She may not be a nurse, but her tasty food heals the hunger of thousands of her fans.