Step 1

Heat oven to 400°. Coat a 9x5 or 8x4.5-inch loaf pan with cooking spray.

Step 2

Combine dry ingredients in a large bowl

Step 3

Whisk together the buttermilk, molasses, oil and egg.

Step 4

Stir liquids into dry mixture just until batter is evenly moistened. Stir in raisins if desired. Spread evenly in pan. Sprinkle with pumpkin seeds. Moisten fingers and flatten top, lightly pressing seeds.

Step 5

Bake 30-35 minutes until well browned and pick inserted in center comes out clean. It may be a little longer in some ovens.