Simple Quick Bread
This quick bread is a tender, sliceable loaf that's lightly sweetened and easy to make, requiring just a few pantry staples.
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour For structure
- 1 tablespoon baking powder For rise
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup sugar Lightly sweetens the bread
Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup milk Can be substituted with another milk
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 1 large egg Binds the ingredients
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a loaf pan.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar.
- In another bowl, whisk the milk, vegetable oil, and egg until smooth.
Baking
- Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes until golden and a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Let cool before slicing.
Notes
For best results: whisk the baking powder well, stop mixing when lumps remain, and allow the loaf to cool for cleaner slices.