Walnut Quick Bread

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 350°F - Spray two mini loaf pans or one 8x4 loaf pan.
2. 2
   Combine dry ingredients (except optional 1/4 cup nuts) in a med size bowl; set aside.
3. 3
   Crack the egg into a measuring cup and stir to break yolk.
4. 4
   Add milk up to the 3/4 cup mark; then add vanilla and oil.
5. 5
   Make a well in the flour mixture and pour wet ingredients into the dry ingredients.
6. 6
   Mix until combined. Don't over mix. If batter is very stiff add an additional tbsp milk.
7. 7
   Transfer batter to prepared pan(s).
8. 8
   Sprinkle on optional 1/4 cup chopped nuts and lightly press down so they adhere.
9. 9
   Bake for 38 minutes or until tested done.
10. 10
    Cool on a rack for 1/2 hour. While still warm, wrap well and let set overnight for best texture. Can be frozen.
11. 11
    Variations: Pecans/rum extract; Coconut/vanilla or coconut extract; Almonds/almond extract.