Classic Recipe

Directions

1. 1

   Preheat the Oven

   Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x5 inch loaf pan.

2. 2

   Mix Dry Ingredients

   In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt until combined.

3. 3

   Cream Butter and Sugar

   In another bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.

4. 4

   Add Eggs and Vanilla

   Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.

5. 5

   Combine Mixtures

   Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with milk, starting and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.

6. 6

   Bake

   Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

7. 7

   Cool and Serve

   Allow the loaf to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely. Slice and serve.