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Preheat and prepare

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease or line a small loaf pan or 6-inch square baking dish with parchment paper so the finished item releases easily.

Combine dry ingredients

In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together 1 cup all-purpose flour, 2 tablespoons granulated sugar, 1 teaspoon baking powder and 1 teaspoon fine salt until evenly distributed and there are no lumps.

Combine wet ingredients

In a separate small bowl or measuring cup, whisk together 2 tablespoons melted unsalted butter, 3 tablespoons whole milk, 1 large egg and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract until smooth and homogenous.

Bring wet and dry together

Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Stir gently with a spatula or spoon until just combined — the batter should be slightly thick but pourable. Do not overmix, a few small streaks of flour are fine.

Add mix-ins (optional)

Fold in up to 3 tablespoons of your chosen optional mix-ins (chocolate chips, chopped nuts or dried fruit). Distribute evenly but avoid heavy stirring.

Bake

Spread the batter evenly into the prepared pan, smoothing the top. Bake in the preheated oven for 18–25 minutes, or until the top is golden and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with a few moist crumbs (not wet batter). Oven times vary with pan size; check at 18 minutes.

Cool and serve

Remove from the oven and let cool in the pan on a wire rack for 10 minutes. Lift out using the parchment (if used) and cool another 10 minutes before slicing. Serve warm or at room temperature.