This simple loaf is especially good with soups and stews, but slices are also tasty alongside green salads. The herbs make it a flavorful bread 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 tablespoons sugar
1 tablespoon baking powder
3 teaspoons caraway seeds
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon 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 together the first seven ingredients. In another bowl, whisk together egg, milk and oil. Add to flour mixture; stir just until moistened.
2. Transfer to a 9x5-in. loaf pan coated with cooking spray. Bake until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean, 40-50 minutes. Cool in pan about 10 minutes before removing to a wire rack to cool.
Per slice: 147 cal., 5g fat (1g sat. fat), 12mg chol., 160mg sod., 21g carb. (3g sugars, 1g fiber), 3g pro.
Diabetic Exchanges: 1 1/2 starch, 1 fat.