HERB QUICK BREAD

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:1/2 starch, 1 fat.