EAT SMART

HERB QUICK BREAD

This simple loaf is especially good with soups and stews, but slices are also tasty alongside fresh green salads. The herbs make it a flavorful addition to dinner any time of the year.

—Donna Roberts, Manhattan, KS


Prep: 15 min. • Bake: 40 min. + cooling • Makes: 1 loaf (16 slices)

3 cups all-purpose flour

3 Tbsp. sugar

1 Tbsp. baking powder

3 tsp. caraway seeds

1/2 tsp. salt

1/2 tsp. ground nutmeg

1/2 tsp. dried thyme

1 large egg

1 cup fat-free milk

1/3 cup canola oil

1. Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, whisk first seven ingredients. In another bowl, whisk egg, milk and oil until blended. Add to flour mixture; stir just until mixture is moistened.

2. Transfer the dough to a 9x5-in. loaf pan coated with cooking spray. Bake the bread for 40-50 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool in pan 10 minutes before removing to a wire rack to cool.

Per Serving: 1 slice equals 147 cal., 5g fat (1g sat. fat), 12mg chol., 160mg sodium, 21g carb. (3g sugars, 1g fiber), 3g pro. Diabetic Exchanges:1/2 starch, 1 fat.