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Sweet Alabama Pecan Bread

Close-up of a slice of moist sweet Alabama pecan bread showing pecans throughout the crumb, served on a white plate.
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Make a moist, rich pecan bread with a strong buttery flavor, perfect for breakfast or a snack.

Ingredients

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  • 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup buttermilk
  • 1 cup toasted pecans, roughly chopped
  • 1/4 cup melted butter (for brushing)
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar (for topping)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 9×5 inch loaf pan.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
  3. In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Beat in the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
  5. Alternate adding the dry ingredients mixture and the buttermilk to the wet ingredients, beginning and ending with the dry. Mix until just combined. Do not overmix.
  6. Fold in the toasted, chopped pecans.
  7. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan.
  8. In a small bowl, mix the 1/4 cup melted butter with the brown sugar. Drizzle this mixture evenly over the top of the batter.
  9. Bake for 50 to 60 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
  10. Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes before turning it out onto a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

  • Toast your pecans lightly in a dry skillet over medium heat for 5-7 minutes before chopping for better flavor.
  • Buttermilk adds moisture; if you do not have buttermilk, add 1/2 teaspoon of white vinegar or lemon juice to 1/2 cup of regular milk and let it sit for 5 minutes before using.
  • For an extra sweet finish, drizzle a simple powdered sugar glaze over the cooled loaf.

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