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Quick Bread Recipes That Rise To Any Occasion — Without Yeast

Have you always wanted to make bread, but don't have time for all the kneading and rising that it involves?
Three breads from chef Kathy Gunst. (Robin Lubbock/WBUR)

Want to bake bread, but don’t have the time or patience to deal with all that kneading and rising? Here & Now resident chef Kathy Gunst brings recipes and samples of quick breads for host Robin Young to try.


Cheese And Herb Bread

Not all breads need be sweet. This quick bread uses moist ricotta cheese, nutty Parmesan cheese, buttermilk and lots of fresh herbs. Serve the bread lightly toasted (it brings out the cheese and herb flavors) with salads and soups, or use as the basis for a grilled cheese sandwich, or any sandwich. Leftover

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