Soda bread can be made in what feels like mere minutes (especially if you've been spending most of your time baking long-rising no-knead bread and pizza). At its most basic, it is made from flour, ...

This light, quick bread gets a bit of heft from cornmeal, which adds texture and a little bite. After lightly buttering the baking pan, I sprinkle in a little cornmeal to give the loaf a nice crunch.

1. Set the oven at 425 degrees. Cut a sheet of parchment paper that is 6 inches longer than the top of a heavy-based heatproof 3 1/2-to-4-quart casserole with a lid (enameled cast iron is ideal here).

I made Ina Garten and Dolly Parton's easy recipes for corn bread. Parton's corn bread only needs three main ingredients and 25 minutes to bake. Garten's recipe takes more time, but it's so delicious ...

1. Set the oven at 350 degrees. Lightly rub a 9-by-5-inch loaf pan with oil. Line the pan with two sheets of parchment paper, set perpendicular in the pan, pressing them into the corners and leaving ...