Instructions:
1. Preheat & Prepare:
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Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
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Lightly grease 4 mini loaf pans (about 5.75″ x 3″) or line with parchment paper.
2. Mix Dry Ingredients:
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In a medium bowl, whisk together:
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2 cups flour
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1 ½ tsp baking powder
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½ tsp baking soda
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¼ tsp salt
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Set aside.
3. Cream Butter & Sugar:
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In a large bowl, beat 1 cup softened butter and 1 ¼ cups sugar until light and fluffy (about 2–3 minutes).
4. Add Eggs & Vanilla:
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Beat in 3 eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each.
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Stir in 1 tbsp vanilla extract.
5. Alternate Wet & Dry Ingredients:
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Mix in half the dry ingredients until just combined.
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Add ½ cup sour cream (or yogurt), mixing gently.
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Fold in the remaining dry ingredients until smooth (do not overmix).
6. Bake:
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Divide batter evenly among the prepared loaf pans.
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Bake for 30–35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
7. Cool & Serve:
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Let cool in pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
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Enjoy warm or at room temperature.
Optional: Dust with powdered sugar or drizzle with vanilla glaze for extra sweetness!
Enjoy your soft, buttery vanilla mini loaves! 😊🍞
