~What is Quick Bread and What Defines Quick Bread~
Quick bread is an American term that refers to bread that is quick to make because it doesn't require kneading or rising time. It originated during the American civil war, when the demand for food and bread was high. Innovative cooks began rapidly producing bread and baked goods that were leavened with baking soda rather than yeast. Nowadays, the leavening agent is predominately double-acting baking powder, or, a combination of baking powder and baking soda.
In the case of baking powder, it is called "double acting" because the rising process starts the moment it makes contact with the liquids, and, gives a second burst of rising power when the bread enters the hot oven. Typically, quick breads contain eggs, flour, salt and fat (butter, margarine, shortening or oil) and leavening. That said, they can be sweet or savory and contain sugar, fruits, fruit purée, vegetables, vegetable purée and various liquids (milk, buttermilk, fruit juice or stock). The wet and dry ingredients are mixed separately, in two different bowls, then briefly stirred together just prior to baking. FYI: Biscuits, cornbread, muffins, pancakes, scones, soda bread and waffles (yummy, yum, yum) -- they all fall into the quick-bread category too.
Best Basic Banana Bread -- Simple & Straightforward:
Peanut Butter-Banana-Oat & Trail Mix Quick Bread:
Eggnog & Butter-Rum, Cinnamon-Apple Quick Fritter Bread:
Back to Basics, Plain & Simple Date & Nut Quick Bread:
Dehydrated Pie Cherry & Pistachio Zucchini Quick Bread:
Macadamia-Mango, Coconut-Rum Banana Quick Bread:
"We are all in this food world together." ~ Melanie Preschutti
(Recipe, Commentary and Photos courtesy of Melanie's Kitchen/Copyright 2021)
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