Golden Vanilla Mini Loaves

 

Makes 4 Mini Loaves

Ingredients:

• 2 cups all-purpose flour

• 1 ½ tsp baking powder

• ½ tsp baking soda

• ¼ tsp salt

• 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted  butter, softened

• 1 ¼ cups granulated sugar

• 3 large eggs

• 1 tbsp pure vanilla extract

• ½ cup sour cream or full-fat Greek yogurt
  

  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

    • 1 ½ tsp baking powder

    • ½ tsp baking soda

    • ¼ tsp salt

  • Set aside.

  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.

  • 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.

  • 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!