Buttery, tender, and perfumed with pure vanilla—these petite loaves are perfect for gifting or afternoon tea!
Ingredients (Makes 4 mini loaves)
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2 cups all-purpose flour
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1½ tsp baking powder
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½ tsp baking soda
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¼ tsp salt
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1 cup unsalted butter, softened
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1¼ cups granulated sugar
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3 large eggs, room temp
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1 tbsp pure vanilla extract (or 1 vanilla bean scraped)
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½ cup sour cream or full-fat Greek yogurt
Optional Add-Ins:
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1 tsp lemon zest (for brightness)
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½ cup white chocolate chips or sprinkles
Instructions
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Prep:
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Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease 4 mini loaf pans (5.75″ x 3″).
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Whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a bowl.
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Cream Butter & Sugar:
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Beat butter and sugar for 3-4 mins until light and fluffy.
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Add eggs one at a time, then vanilla, mixing well after each.
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Combine:
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Alternate adding dry ingredients and sour cream, beginning and ending with flour.
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Fold in add-ins (if using).
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Bake:
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Divide batter evenly into pans (fill ¾ full).
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Bake 25-30 mins until golden and a toothpick comes out clean.
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Cool in pans 10 mins, then transfer to a rack.
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Why You’ll Love Them
✨ Bakery-quality with a velvety crumb.
✨ Versatile—add citrus zest, nuts, or glaze.
✨ Gift-ready—wrap in parchment + twine for a sweet present.
Serving Ideas:
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Drizzle with vanilla glaze (1 cup powdered sugar + 2 tbsp milk + ½ tsp vanilla).
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Serve with berries & whipped cream for dessert.
Pro Tips
🔸 Room-temperature ingredients ensure even mixing.
🔸 Don’t overbake—the loaves should spring back lightly when touched.
🔸 Freeze well—wrap tightly for up to 1 month.
“Like a vanilla-scented hug in loaf form!”