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uick breads are made using baking powder, baking soda or a combination of the two as the leavening, rather than yeast. Cranberry Quick Bread Recipe Nothing smells quite as good as bread fresh from the oven. While baking using yeast bread recipes can be time-consuming and a little technical, quick breads are, as the name implies, quick and easy. Quick breads can be used in many ways and for every meal: toasted for breakfast, spread with toppings for a light lunch or paired with a hearty soup for a delicious and warming cold-weather dinner. Quick breads are made using baking powder, baking soda or a combination of the two as the leavening, rather than yeast. Baking powder and soda are much less finicky than yeast, which must be treated with care, or it will not activate and the bread will not rise.   Another advantage of quick breads is that they can be made using nearly infinite varieties and combinations of ingredients – fresh fruits, dried fruits, vegetables, cheeses, nuts and gra...