Trying to get a handle on the holiday season? With these easy quick bread recipes, you'll be more than ready for guests, not to mention last-minute gifts.
"This is the best banana nut bread I've ever eaten. It's moist and has great banana flavor."
-khilden1
"Every Christmas my mom and I bake this special sweet bread. It's our family tradition. It is great for breakfast or as a gift!"
-Hanka
"This recipe makes a moist, sweet bread swirled with wonderfully tart cranberries. It also looks great when it's sliced!"
-pattikay in L.A.
"The sweet-tart glaze perfectly complements the wonderful flavor of the loaf. This one's going in the tried-and-true pile."
-Croft Girl
"I have tried many banana breads and this is one of the best. I add walnuts to mine. It's a winner, for sure!"
-Rita Freesemann
"I was looking for a way to use my leftover pumpkin puree and this did not disappoint. It's is very moist and not too sweet."
-Chef #1149307
"This deliciously moist cake is full of flavor. It's best when eaten the day after it is baked."
-Janet #6
"It's like an eggnog pound cake! I made this all last holiday season. Doubling the nutmeg enhances an already terrific recipe."
-Grammy Bunny
"This is probably the best quick bread I've ever had! The combination of the pears with all of the different spices and the molasses works very well."
-JuliJ
"The loaf was tender and moist on the inside, with a nice crust. It's simple and tasty!"
-alligirl
"This was really delightful — and perfect for the season! The tartness of the cranberries was nicely offset by the almond extract."
-JackieOhNo!
"This is wonderful served warm for dessert and topped with custard or cream. Delicious!"
-French Tart
"I needed to use up some buttermilk, and this was a quick and delicious way to do so! It's dense but tender."
-Eris
"I used a combo of walnuts and pecans, and it was amazing. The loaf would be incomplete without the icing in my opinion!"
-Charishma_Ramchandani
"The cardamom flavor is there, but it's not overpowering. I made four mini loaves, but this would look great baked in a special Bundt pan."
-sadielady
"This recipe is so good that my kids eat almost an entire loaf in one sitting."
-BoxerRebellion
