Savory Squash-Herb Bread

INGREDIENTS

• 1 C whole wheat flour
• 3/4 C all-purpose flour
• 1/2 C wheat germ
• 2 tbsp sugar
• 1 tsp baking soda
• 1/2 tsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp kosher salt
• 1/2 tsp allspice
• 1/4 tsp cayenne
• 1 1/4 C pumpkin or winter squash puree (we like birds eye cooked winter squash)
• 1/2 C buttermilk
• 1/3 C olive oil
• 2 lg eggs
• 1/4 C chopped fresh sage
• 2 tbsp chopped fresh thyme
• 1 tbsp raw pepitas
• 1 tbsp raw sunflower seeds (optional)

DIRECTIONS

1. Heat oven to 350F. Lightly coat 9" x 5" loaf pan with cooking spray.
2. In large bowl, whisk flours, wheat germ, sugar, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and spices. In medium bowl, stir squash, buttermilk, oil, eggs, and herbs until combined. Gently pour into flour mixture. Pour into pan; sprinkle with pepitas and sunflower seeds, if using. Bake until wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean, about 40 minutes.
3. Remove from oven; cool 20 minutes. Remove from pan; cool completely.