Sweet Alabama Pecan Bread 🍞🌰


 

1. Prep & Preheat

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan.

  2. Toast chopped pecans in a dry skillet over medium heat for 3–4 minutes until fragrant.

2. Mix Dry Ingredients

  1. In a bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.

3. Make the Batter

  1. In another bowl, mix sugar, melted butter, eggs, buttermilk, and vanilla.

  2. Fold in dry ingredients until just combined (don’t overmix).

  3. Stir in toasted pecans.

4. Bake

  1. Pour batter into the prepared pan.

  2. Bake 50–60 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.

5. Optional Glaze

  1. In a small saucepan, melt brown sugar, butter, and milk. Simmer 2 minutes.

  2. Drizzle over warm bread and top with pecan halves.

6. Cool & Serve

  • Let cool 15 minutes in the pan, then transfer to a wire rack.

Pro Tips

🔥 Extra moist? Add ½ mashed banana or ¼ cup applesauce.
⏳ Storage – Keeps 5 days at room temp or freeze 2 months.
🍯 Honey twist – Replace ¼ cup sugar with honey for depth.

Serving Ideas

  • With coffee or tea – A Southern classic pairing

  • As French toast – Slice, dip in custard, and pan-fry

  • With cream cheese – For a decadent snack

FAQ

Q: Can I use walnuts instead?
A: Yes, but pecans are traditional for that Southern flavor.

Q: Why did my bread sink in the middle?
A: Overmixing or underbaking. Check doneness with a toothpick!

Q: Can I make it gluten-free?
A: Use GF 1:1 flour blend and check baking powder is GF.


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