3 c. flour
4 1/2 tsp. baking powder
1 1/2 tsp. salt (or less)
1/2 c. sugar
1 egg, slightly beaten
1 1/2 c. milk
4 tbsp. melted butter

Mix flour, baking powder, salt and sugar. Combine egg, milk and melted butter. Pour into flour mixture and stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. Do not beat. Turn into a greased loaf pan. Bake 1 hour at 350 degrees.