Pound Cake (Mina)

Source: Nana

1 c butter, softened

1 cup sugar

1/2 tsp salt

1 1/2 tsp vanilla

4 eggs

2 3/4 c flour

1/2 tsp baking powder

1/2 tsp baking soda

1 c milk (or buttermilk)

Sift flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.

Cream butter until soft and fluffy.

Add sugar 2 tablespoons at a time, creaming thoroughly after each addition.

Add vanilla, blending well.

Beat in eggs, one at a time, beating thoroughly after each.

Alternately add flour and milk, beginning and ending with flour.  Beat well after each addition.  Prolonged beating and creaming of all ingredients is essential if making a good pound cake.

Bake in 325 degrees for 1 hour + 15 minutes or until done.  Bake in butter and sprinkle or dust in loaf pan.  Cool 15 minutes in pan.