Buttermilk Quick Bread

taken from thekitchn.com

2 c. flour
1/2 c. sugar
1 1/2 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp baking soda
1 tsp salt
1 c. buttermilk
1 large egg
1/4 c. butter, or oil

Heat oven to 350.  Grease loaf pan.  Whisk together dry ingredients.  Melt butter if using.  Whisk it with buttermilk and egg.  Pour liquid ingredients over dry and mix until shaggy batter is formed.  Scrape into prepared pan and pat into corners.  Bake for 45-50 min.  Let cool in pan for 15 min.  

Variations:
sugar can be reduced to 1 T for savory loaves
half the flour can be substituted with alternative flour
Replace buttermilk with leftover whey from straining yogurt, yogurt, milk with a little lemon
use up to 1 1/2 c. fruits, nuts, cheese, or other ingredients
Use 1-3 T herbs or spices