Instructions:

1. Preheat & Prepare:

• Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).

• Lightly grease 4 mini loaf pans (about 5.75″ x 3″) or line with parchment paper.

2. Mix Dry Ingredients:

• In a medium bowl, whisk together:

  • 2 cups flour

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  • 1 ½ tsp baking powder

  • ½ tsp baking soda

  • ¼ tsp salt

• Set aside.

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3. Cream Butter & Sugar:

• 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:

• Beat in 3 eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each.

• Stir in 1 tbsp vanilla extract.

5. Alternate Wet & Dry Ingredients:

• Mix in half the dry ingredients until just combined.

• 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:

• Divide batter evenly among the prepared loaf pans.

• Bake for 30–35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.

7. Cool & Serve:

• 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! 😊🍞