BASIC QUICK BREAD

Prep Time: 1 Hour 15 Minutes
Makes: 1 Loaf

Comments:
Not all breads take the whole day to make. With these quick recipes, bread can be served piping hot in about an hour.

Ingredients:
2 cups all-purpose flour
½ tsp baking powder
½ tsp baking soda
½ tsp salt
½ cup butter, softened
¾ cup sugar
2 eggs
1 cup buttermilk
 
Method:
Preheat oven to 350° F. Grease and flour one 8 1/2" x 4 1/2" loaf pan (or spray nonstick pan with butter spray). In large bowl, combine all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. In a mixing bowl with electric mixer on high, beat butter and sugar 3 minutes until light and fluffy. Add eggs and beat well. Beat in buttermilk. Add flour mixture, with mixer on low, stir just until blended. Spoon into prepared pan. Bake 55–65 minutes, until wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool on rack 5 minutes. Un-mold, cool for 1 hour before slicing.