Herb Quick Bread Recipes

Bursting with flavor from fresh herbs like thyme and parsley + the salty bite of parmesan, this quick bread is as easy as it is delicious. And the texture is moist with a bit of crunch from baked parmesan cheese on top.

Is there anything better than cheese + bread? I’d have to say “no” and that’s why you need to try this Easy Herb Quick Bread Recipe. Bursting with flavor from fresh herbs like thyme and parsley + the salty bite of parmesan, this quick bread is as easy as it is delicious. And the texture is moist with a bit of crunch from baked parmesan cheese on top.

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I know it can be intimidating to make homemade bread but this savory bread recipe without yeast is so very easy! It’s a better-for-you option that’s perfect for snacking, as a side to dinner, or even to make mini sandwiches with.

Easy Herbed Quick Bread

Just imagine, a steaming bowl of soup with a slice of this on the side … now I’m hungry! And if that sounds like a combo for you, check out these creamy and easy soups to get started. Vegan Broccoli Soup with bits of broccoli and a “cheesy” flavor from nutritional yeast. Or for something a bit more traditional, try this Easy Vegan Tomato Soup that’s perfect for dipping bread into.

Fresh Herbs – I chose to use parsley, thyme, and scallions for this herb bread recipe but get creative with what you have. The parsley and thyme pair well together while the scallions elevate the flavor of everything else with their zingy bite.

Vinegar – Helps this savory quick bread rise without yeast and improves the texture of gluten free baked goods. I used apple cider vinegar because that’s what I have in my cupboards but you can try other types if needed.

Olive, Onion, And Herb Quick Bread — Kill 'em With Butter

Almond Flour – They key to great texture is to use super fine blanched almond flour! It’s my favorite gluten-free flour because of how fine and delicate it is which makes for great texture in this herb bread.

Gluten Free Flour – My favorite gluten free flour blend is the 1:1 GF flour by Bob’s Red Mill because it creates the best texture and is so easy!

Parmesan – The salty bite of parmesan is the perfect compliment to this herb bread. You can always sub for another cheese or even a dairy free/vegan option.

Italian Herb Tomato Bread

The best part about a quick bread is that there’s no yeast involved and it’s perfect for when you’re low on time or just don’t feel like spending a lot of effort in the kitchen. The basis of a quick bread is that it’s leavened with baking powder and baking soda instead of yeast. That’s where the “quick” comes in because there’s no need to let the batter rise. You simply prepare the batter then bake it right away!

Now some say there are two types of quick breads depending on the mixture consistency before baking. If it’s something like muffins, cornbread, or a quick bread (like this) then it’s actually called a batter. Whereas something like scones or biscuits are made with a dough. And not that it really matters but at least now you have a fun baking fact haha!

When it comes to baking I always suggest a gluten free flour mix to make things easier. Usually the mixes are optimized for leavening and texture with the specific flours they use! My favorite is Bob Red’s Mill because it’s a 1-to-1 blend that makes baking gluten free so easy. Another option you could try is this King’s Arthur Gluten-Free Measure for Measure Flour or this Cup4Cup Gluten Free Flour blend! As with anything though, try it for yourself and see what works best.

Olive, Cheese And Herb Beer Bread

The reason that gluten free flour mixes work so well is because they’re specifically formulated for baking. For instance, the Bob’s Red Mill gluten free blend includes various flours, starch, and gums that bind and bake like a normal glutenous flour would. That’s why I don’t recommend just subbing a gluten free flour blend with something like almond or oat flour because it will effect the final product!

This is where you can get real creative and truly make this bread your own. I suggest testing out different herbs or spices that you know you like then maybe experiment with something new along the way. These can be fresh herbs from your garden or the store, dried ones, or a combination of both. Just experiment on your own with this then comment below if you make a great combination!

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Remember that herbs can be very strong so watch how much you use and how you prepare them. And a general guideline for swapping fresh herbs with dried herbs is to use 1/4 tsp dried for 1 tbsp fresh. Now get creative with this!

Cheddar Garlic & Herb Quick Bread

There’s nothing better than fresh baked bread but unless you plan on having a feast with this, you’re going to have leftovers. The key is to store any extra bread just right so that it stays fresh and delicious.

After baking, store any extras of the loaf in an airtight container at room temperature with a paper towel inside (to absorb excess moisture) for up to five days. You can also keep it in the fridge, it might just dry out a bit quicker than at room temperature.

Another great option is to freeze pre-sliced pieces of this parmesan bread for a quick re-heat later on. That way when you have a busy week or long day, you can count on the freezer stash of tasty herb bread for a stress free snack, side dish, or as part of dinner! Simply slice the loaf then store slices in an air tight container with parchment paper between slices so that they don’t freeze together. Reheat individual slices in the oven, on stovetop, or by thawing in the fridge overnight.

Herb And Garlic Quick Bread

If you’re looking for more quick breads that are on the sweeter side, check out these seasonal favorites! For the excess of zucchini in summer or as an all time treat, my Gluten Free Orange Zucchini Bread is a classic. Then for a more fall and winter forward bread, this Apple Cinnamon Streusel Bread is warm and delicious, perfect for cozy weather.

If you try this recipe, please let me know by leaving a comment and rating in the boxes below! I always love to hear from you, and it also helps other people find this recipe when they search online for the BEST Savory Parmesan & Herb Quick Bread 🙂

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Avid home cook and baker since College, Casey went on to attend Le Cordon Bleu in Paris and complete the basic intensive cuisine course. Interested in creating healthier recipes for the V/GF, vegetarian, pescatarian, and paleo eaters! Started The Mindful Hapa in 2018 and has been cooking and sharing tasty recipes and photography ever since.A no yeast bread that is super quick to prepare! With swirls of herbs and ribbons of melted cheese, this is a wonderful afternoon tea served with lashings of butter, or for dipping into soups.

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I like to wedge chunks of cheese in the batter so you get lovely pockets of cheese and the lovely textured crust on top.But you could just mix it through – even faster to prepare!!

I’ve actually got reasonable upper body strength. My challenge is my height. Sigh. OK, there you have it. I haven’t admitted this on my blog before but not only do I have abnormally small Baby-Hands, I am also vertically challenged.

For those of you also in the same boat, you will understand when I say that kneading is much harder for short peoplebecause the work surface is higher and you don’t get the benefit of being able to push down with your body weight.

Sun Dried Tomato & Cheese Quick Bread

So. I love no yeast breads that don’t call for kneading – quick breads like this recipe, and these No Knead Dinner Rolls.

The ingredients of this no yeast bread are similar to a muffin but I altered the recipe to make it lesscrumbly, making it suitable to slice and even to toast. It is light, fluffy and super moist.

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Ilike to add the herbs and slices of cheese inafter pouring the batter into the bread tin so that you get “swirls” of herband pockets of cheese in the bread, rather than almost invisiblebits of herb and grated cheese all throughout which you can’t really see. But this step is optional. The easier and faster way to make this is to mix grated cheese and herb into the batter, then just pour it all into the tin.

Easy Herb Quick Bread Recipe

This bread lasts quite well – really fresh for 3 days in a very airtight container, up to 4 is ok. Beyond 4 I would toast it and store it in the fridge.

Serve this as a side for meals, or for afternoon tea served with lashings of butter. It’s also fantastic for dipping into soupsand slow cooked stews!

2. You can substitute with pre sliced cheese but I found it did not work as well because they are slightly thinner so they sort of disappear

A Cozy Evening