Step 1

Preheat the oven to at 350°F. Butter and flour a 9"x5" loaf pan or 12 cup bundt pan.

Step 2

Combine the eggs, yolks, vanilla and half the milk in a small bowl, whisk to combine and set aside.

Step 3

Sift together the flour, salt and baking powder in a mixing bowl. Add the sugar to the flour and mix at low speed for 30 seconds. Add the butter to the flour and mix until combined. Add the other ½ of the milk and increase the speed to medium high. Mix for a full 2-3 minutes. The batter will lighten in color and texture. If your using a hand mixer add another minute or two to the mixing time.

Step 4

Scrape the bowl and paddle thoroughly. On low speed, add the egg mixture in 3 increments, scraping the bowl after each addition. Mix just until the eggs are incorporated.

Step 5

Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth to an even layer.

Step 6

Bake until a toothpick inserted in the middle comes out clean (about 55-65 minutes).