They don't call them quick breads for nothin'!  Here are a couple of recipes I've used to great acclaim over the years, and my source for these is my mother--a great baker in her own right.  These two breads in particular have been appreciated as Christmas gifts by my own family, and I just shipped a batch of them out--they are very good travelers, and keep wonderfully moist for a long time. So if you are looking for a couple more quick gifts, these may serve!   Dawn's Applesauce Bread   1/2 c. shortening or butter, or half and half of each 1 cup sugar 2 eggs 1 t. vanilla 2 cups flour 1 t. baking powder 1 t. View Post