Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 325°F. Grease and flour loaf pan thoroughly.

   • 💡Low temp prevents cracking
   • 💡Use parchment sling for easy removal
2. 2

   Cream butter and sugar for full 5-7 minutes until very light.

   • 💡This step is crucial
   • 💡Should increase in volume significantly
3. 3

   Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each.

   • 💡Room temp eggs essential
   • 💡Add vanilla with last egg
4. 4

   Sift flour, baking powder, and salt. Add alternately with milk.

   • 💡Start and end with flour
   • 💡Mix just until combined
5. 5

   Pour into prepared pan. Smooth top.

   • 💡Tap to release bubbles
   • 💡Make slight valley in center
6. 6

   Bake 55-65 minutes until toothpick comes out clean.

   • 💡May crack on top - that's normal
   • 💡Cool 10 min before removing