Whole Wheat Molasses Bread

2 c. whole wheat flour
1-1/2 t. baking powder
1/2 t. baking soda
1-1/2 t. caraway seeds (optional)
3/4 t. salt
1 large egg
1 c. buttermilk or plain low-far yogurt
1/2 c. molasses
1/4 c. vegetable oil

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Butter a 9 x 5" loaf pan.

In a large bowl, thoroughly combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda, caraway seeds, and salt.

In a medium bowl, beat the egg, then beat in the buttermilk or yogurt, molasses, and oil. Scrape this into the flour mixture and stir just until combined.

Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake 40 minutes, or until a knife inserted in the center of the loaf comes out dry. Cool on a rack 10 minutes, then remove the loaf from the pan and cool at least 1 hour before slicing.

Makes 1 loaf.

Adapted from Quick Vegetarian Pleasures, p. 47.