Description
Sweet Alabama Pecan Bread delivers southern comfort in each delectable slice, blending nutty richness with classic southern baking charm. Warm spices and buttery pecans create a delightful treat you’ll savor from first bite to last crumb.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup chopped pecans
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup buttermilk
Sugars:
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
Fats and Flavorings:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Prepare the oven by heating to 350°F and preparing a loaf pan with a light coating of grease and flour or parchment paper.
- Create a smooth base by whisking melted butter with both granulated and brown sugars until fully integrated.
- Incorporate eggs individually into the sugar mixture, blending thoroughly after each addition, then mix in the vanilla extract for aromatic depth.
- Pour buttermilk into the wet ingredients, stirring until the mixture achieves a uniform consistency.
- Separately combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt, creating a delicate dry blend.
- Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, using gentle strokes to maintain a tender texture. Mix only until ingredients are just combined.
- Delicately integrate chopped pecans throughout the batter, ensuring even distribution for consistent flavor and crunch.
- Transfer the batter into the prepared loaf pan, smoothing the surface to create an even top.
- Slide the pan into the preheated oven and bake for 50-60 minutes, monitoring until a toothpick inserted into the center emerges clean.
- Allow the bread to rest in the pan for approximately 10 minutes, then carefully transfer to a wire rack for complete cooling.
Notes
- Experiment with toasting pecans before adding to the batter to enhance their nutty, rich flavor and provide a deeper, more complex taste profile.
- Swap buttermilk with Greek yogurt or sour cream for a tangier texture and to accommodate dairy sensitivities while maintaining moisture.
- Consider sprinkling extra chopped pecans on top of the batter before baking to create a delightful crunchy exterior and visually appealing presentation.
- Adapt the recipe for gluten-free diets by replacing all-purpose flour with a cup-for-cup gluten-free flour blend, ensuring the bread remains tender and light.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern (American)
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 274
- Sugar: 23 g
- Sodium: 119 mg
- Fat: 13 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 36 mg