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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
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Chicken and various kinds of quick bread — biscuits, corn bread — is a very Southern thing.
—Amy Drew Thompson, Orlando Sentinel, 28 June 2024
Bananas and strawberries provide moisture and sweetness to this quick bread.
—Bethany Thayer, Detroit Free Press, 15 June 2024
Sure, that quick bread might be just fine without any topping, but would a schmear of cream cheese, swirl of butter or dollop of jam add a little something special?
—Becky Krystal, Washington Post, 15 June 2024
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
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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 15 Jul. 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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