The best quick breads: 150 recipes for muffins, scones, shortcakes, gingerbreads, cornbreads, coffeecakes, and more

Take the 100 best recipes from the author's classic (but out-of-print) The Art of Quick Breads, stir in 50 scrumptiously brand-new creations, and you have enough terrific quick breads to last a lifetime. Whether its Honey Lemon Cream Scones, a Brand-Glazed Zucchini Bread, or a Fresh Apricot Gingerbread, this is a deliciously soul-satisfying collection of treats. With The Best Quick Breads, a busy schedule no longer stands in the way of fresh baked goods. Most of the recipes can be prepared in a hurry - in less time than it takes to run to the corner bakery. This new collection of recipes from Beth Hensperger, 100 of them from her much-loved The Art of Quick Breads (now out of print) plus 50 brand-new creations, has favorite fare for breakfast on the run, lazy Sunday morning repasts, and elegant holiday brunches. A delightful array of savory recipes brings quick breads into all the meals of the day. Beyond the 150 breads, there are recipes for flavored syrups, sweet and savory sauces, and fresh jams and curds to add extra elegance when the occasion calls for it. Easy and quick, piping hot and delicious! Recipes include: Lemon-Poppy Seed Bread Fresh Apple Coffee Cake Banana Waffles Buttermilk Cherry Scones Oat Scones Orange-Chocolate Chip Muffins Black Olive and Goat Cheese Muffins Skillet Cornbread with Walnuts Mushroom Oven Pancake with Chive Sauce Classic Crêpes Butternut Squash Gnocchi with Sage Butter Chocolate Gingerbread with Bittersweet Glaze