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### Instructions
1. **Preheat & Prep**
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a baking dish (or whatever pan Nana would have used). This step always reminds me of how Nana’s kitchen was always just a little bit warm and inviting.
2. **Cream the Butter & Sugar**
In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy — just like Nana used to do with her mixer. She always said the secret to a good cake or treat was in the mixing, and she was right.
3. **Add the Wet Ingredients**
Beat in the egg and vanilla extract. Nana always insisted on fresh vanilla — the good stuff — because it made all the difference. Add the milk and mix until smooth.
4. **Incorporate the Dry Ingredients**
In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring until everything is just combined. Nana’s trick was never to overmix — she knew that the key to tenderness was in the gentle touch.
5. **Add the Special Touch**
This is where you can really make it your own. Whether you’re adding fruit, nuts, or chocolate, this is the part that makes it uniquely yours — and something that will make your family say, “Just like Nana’s!”
6. **Bake**
Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 30–40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Nana always said the smell of it baking was the best part — and she wasn’t wrong.
7. **Cool & Serve**
Let it cool, slice it, and serve. The real secret? Nana always enjoyed it with a cup of tea and a good chat.
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### Why This Recipe Means So Much
What makes **”My Nana Knew Her Stuff”** so special isn’t just the food; it’s the connection to family and tradition. Nana knew that recipes were more than just ingredients — they were memories in the making, the kind that were passed on and shared at every family gathering. Every time I make this dish, I can almost hear her in the kitchen, offering little bits of advice like, “Don’t rush the mixing” or “Love goes into everything you make.”
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### Final Thoughts
Nana may have been humble, but she certainly knew her stuff when it came to cooking. **”My Nana Knew Her Stuff”** is more than just a recipe — it’s a piece of family history that you can recreate in your own kitchen, filled with love, warmth, and the kind of comfort that only a family recipe can bring.
So the next time you’re in the kitchen, take a moment to remember those passed-down traditions, and know that every bite is just a little bit of Nana’s love coming through.
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Would you like to add any personal anecdotes, or would you prefer a specific direction for the recipe? Let me know!
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