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Magnificent Quick Breads

In this class, you’ll learn techniques for making fluffy scones, tender muffins, and the best ever banana bread.
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Magnificent Quick Breads

About this Class

The term “quick bread” indicates just that: a bread that can be prepared quickly, thanks to baking powder and baking soda’s chemical-leavening abilities. These ingredients allow you to bypass the proofing and rising steps of yeasted breads, minimizing quick breads’ prep time and maximizing their popularity at breakfasts and brunches. You may not have to worry about the rise, but there’s still lots of technique involved in turning out impressive banana bread, scones, or muffins.

Meet Your Instructors

Author: Bridget Lancaster

Bridget Lancaster

Executive Editorial Director

Bridget Lancaster is the co-host of the America's Test Kitchen and Cook's Country cooking shows and has been an original cast member since the inception of the shows. She began her career at ATK as a test cook for Cook's Illustrated and was part of the founding team for Cook's Country magazine. She helped to launch the America's Test Kitchen Online Cooking School (now ATK Classes) as the lead instructor, and was a regular contributor to America's Test Kitchen Radio. Bridget also co-created, produced, and hosted the award-winning Proof podcast.

Author: Sam Block

Sam Block

Digital Test Cook

Samantha Block is ATK's digital test cook as well as an on-screen test cook for America’s Test Kitchen. A graduate of Johnson & Wales University’s culinary program, she spent years cooking professionally, including a worldwide adventure on cruise ships. After developing recipes for some of ATK’s most successful cookbooks, she now finds herself teaching ATK Classes and producing video content showcasing ATK’s integrity (in her own quirky way).

Author: Carmen Dongo

Carmen Dongo

Test Cook

Carmen is an on-screen test cook for Cook's Country, a test cook on the Books team, and an instructor for ATK Classes. She loves to teach and holds two strong beliefs when it comes to cooking: 1. Learning how to cook is crucial for empowering people to take control of how they fuel their minds and bodies. 2. A cook is only as good as the last meal they served.

Lessons

Class Progress

1How Quick Breads Work

2Mastering Quick Bread Methods

3Baking Basics: Banana Bread, Scones, and Muffins

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