Our 5 Favorite Baking Recipes for Weeknight Dinners — Recipes from The Kitchn

When we think of baking, most of us picture long, slow Sunday afternoons spent meticulously measuring, mixing, and making a masterpieces of cookies, cupcakes, and bread. But it's said that of any truth the opposite is also true, which means that time for baking can also be found in quick bursts and in between moments, even on a weeknight.

Weeknight baking is more utilitiarian fare, to be sure. It's the one-bowl muffins you mix up to serve with slow cooker chili or a quick batch of biscuits to serve with soup. Weeknight baking isn't any less beautiful or satisfying than weekend baking — the process just looks different. But in the end you're still making something delicious to share. With that in mind, here are five of our favorite weeknight baking recipes that help make dinner more special.

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