Jane, we recommend taking the temperature as quickly as you can because the bread begins to cool the moment you take it out of the oven. If your quick bread does, in fact, need to be baked for longer, it's best to get it back into the oven in a few minutes or less. That way it won't need to heat back up again before continuing to bake. If you find that your bread is still underbaked after doing the toothpick test, an instant-read thermometer might be just the right tool to fix your worries. You can also bake for 3-5 minutes past the toothpick test if you find that your bread always seems to be a bit gummy. Good luck, and happy baking! Kye@KAF

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