The Feathered Nester

Sourdough + Family-Friendly Recipes

Easy Quick Bread Recipes

Quick breads make baking feel joyful and easy, and these favorites from The Feathered Nester prove you do not need yeast or long rise times to create something truly special. Bisquick banana bread brings classic comfort with soft texture and sweet banana flavor, while sourdough discard recipes open the door to using every bit of your starter in simple homemade bakes you will want to make again and again. These recipes are perfect for busy days when you still want something warm and homemade coming out of the oven.

For savory options that belong on every table, self rising cornmeal cornbread bakes up tender and golden with hardly any effort, making it a natural fit for soups, chili, and cozy dinners. Sourdough garlic bread adds bold flavor and crisp edges that turn any meal into something memorable. These quick breads are reliable, comforting, and always a hit with family and guests.

And when you want something a little extra special, braided bread with lemon curd brings a beautiful touch to brunches, holidays, and afternoon treats. With sweet citrus flavor and a stunning presentation, it shows just how fun quick bread baking can be. These recipes make it easy to bake with confidence, enjoy the process, and share delicious moments straight from your kitchen.

Sourdough Discard Recipes
Blueberry sourdough scones on a white plate.

Blueberry Sourdough Scones
Slices of sourdough garlic bread on a cutting board.

Sourdough Garlic Bread + Garlic Toast
bisquick dairy free cornbread.

Bisquick Cornbread without Cornmeal
a loaf of sliced banana bread on a wooden cutting board.

Bisquick Banana Bread
A white plate with a slice of Jiffy cornbread with creamed corn with butter on top, and a casserole with cornbread, knife, and a small bowl with butter in the back.

Jiffy Cornbread with Creamed Corn
a casserole dish with Jiffy cornbread with buttermilk and a plate with slice of jiffy cornbread in it.

Jiffy Cornbread with Buttermilk
a white plate with a slice of cornbread with self rising flour with butter on top and a skillet with cornbread, striped red kitchen towel, bowls of sliced butter and honey at the back.

Self Rising Cornmeal Cornbread
a white plate with a slice of jiffy jalapeno cheddar cornbread and a skillet with cornbread with striped cloth and fork and knife in the background.

Jiffy Cheddar Jalapeno Cornbread
sliced banana bread recipe with self rising flour ready to serve from a wooden board with a red and white napkin.

Banana Bread with Self Rising Flour
a close up of a banana bread muffin.

Bisquick Banana Muffins
a sliced loaf of sourdough banana bread on a wooden cutting board with a bowl of butter and a bread knife on the left.

Sourdough Discard Banana Bread
sourdough banana muffins in a wicker basket with a striped tea towel.

Sourdough Banana Muffins
braided lemon bread on a white serving plate with a yellow and white striped towel.

Braided Bread with Lemon Curd