Vanilla Pound-Style Quick Bread

Jun 21, 2026 · By VanillaGoods

Baking Quick breads Vanilla: Beans Easy

A loaf of vanilla pound-style quick bread on a wooden board, two thick slices cut to show the moist crumb

A tender and moist pound-style quick bread rich with butter, brown sugar, and real vanilla bean for a classic, comforting loaf.

Prep 15 min

Cook 60 min

Total 1 hr 15 min

Yield 12 slices

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Ingredients

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2 ¼ cups (280.0 g)all-purpose flour
½ tsp (2.0 g)baking soda
½ tsp (2.0 g)baking powder
½ tsp (2.0 g)fine sea salt
¾ cup (170.0 g)unsalted butter, softened
1.0 cup (200.0 g)light brown sugar, packed
3.0 large (150.0 g)eggs
¾ cup (180.0 ml)whole milk
1.0vanilla bean, split and scraped

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Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan and set aside.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, baking powder, and fine sea salt. Set aside.
In a large bowl, beat the softened butter and light brown sugar with a mixer on medium speed until pale and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Mix in the scraped vanilla bean seeds until evenly combined.
Reduce speed to low and alternately add the flour mixture and whole milk to the butter mixture, beginning and ending with the flour mixture. Mix until just combined; do not overmix.
Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
Bake for 55-65 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs.
Remove from the oven and let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing and serving.

Tips

Use a whole vanilla bean for richer vanilla flavor and visible specks throughout the bread.
Make sure not to overmix once flour is added to keep the bread tender and light.

Recipe FAQ

How long does it take to make vanilla pound-style quick bread?

Plan on 15 minutes of prep and 1 hour of cooking. The recipe makes 1 9x5-inch loaf, about 12 slices.

How should I store vanilla pound-style quick bread?

Store the bread wrapped tightly in plastic wrap or in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or freeze sliced for longer storage.

Can I make vanilla pound-style quick bread ahead?

The bread can be baked a day ahead and stored at room temperature wrapped tightly.

Can I use a different form of vanilla?

Yes. This recipe uses 1 vanilla bean, split and scraped. Each teaspoon of pure vanilla extract can be swapped for 1 teaspoon of vanilla bean paste, the seeds of half a vanilla bean, or 1/2 teaspoon of vanilla powder. Paste and seeds add the classic dark specks.

A tender and moist pound-style quick bread rich with butter, brown sugar, and real vanilla bean for a classic, comforting loaf.

Estimated · per serving

Nutrition

Per serving = 1 of 12 servings this recipe makes.

277 Calories / serving

13.4g Fat

34.9g Carbs

4.5g Protein

17.1g Sugar

Whole recipe (12 servings): ~3324 cal · 161g fat · 419g carbs · 54g protein · 205g sugar

Estimated values per serving, calculated from standard ingredient data. Not verified Nutrition Facts; actual values vary with brands, measurements, and preparation.

Per serving · 277 calories

What it takes to burn one serving

Brisk walking 52 min·3.0 mi·~6100 steps
Walking uphill or incline treadmill 38 min·1.9 mi·~3800 steps
Moderate cycling 28 min·5.6 mi
Swimming laps 39 min
Jogging 27 min·2.3 mi·~4300 steps
Stair climbing 26 min·~2350 steps
Dancing 45 min
Bodyweight circuit training 28 min
Cleaning, errands, or playing with the dog 64 min

Rough estimates for one serving, based on standard MET values at about 155 lb. Your own burn depends on body size, effort, and fitness. Shown for context only — food is not something you have to earn.