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Preparation Steps

1. 1

   Preheat Your Oven

   Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). This ensures the oven is at the right temperature when you're ready to bake.

2. 2

   Mix Dry Ingredients

   In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt until well combined.

3. 3

   Melt Butter

   In a small saucepan, melt the unsalted butter over low heat. Once melted, remove from heat and let it cool slightly.

4. 4

   Combine Wet Ingredients

   In a separate bowl, combine the milk, melted butter, and vanilla extract. Whisk until smooth.

5. 5

   Combine Mixtures

   Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix until just combined. Be careful not to overmix; some lumps are okay.

6. 6

   Add Flavor Variations

   Choose your flavor variation and fold it into the batter. If using cocoa powder, add it to the dry ingredients. For chopped nuts, fresh berries, or cinnamon, fold them into the combined batter.

7. 7

   Pour into Baking Pan

   Grease a baking pan (9x9 inch) and pour the batter into the pan, spreading it evenly.

8. 8

   Bake

   Place the baking pan in the preheated oven and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

9. 9

   Cool and Serve

   Once baked, remove the pan from the oven and let it cool for about 10 minutes. Cut into squares and serve warm or at room temperature.