Sweet Alabama Pecan Bread 🍞🌰


 

A Southern Classic—Moist, Buttery, and Loaded with Toasted Pecans!

This Sweet Alabama Pecan Bread is a beloved Southern treat, perfect for breakfast, brunch, or dessert. With its tender crumb, caramel-like sweetness, and crunchy pecans, it’s like a cross between banana bread and pecan pie—irresistibly delicious!

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

✔ Rich, buttery flavor – Sweet but not overly sugary
✔ Packed with pecans – Toasted for extra crunch
✔ Easy to make – No mixer needed
✔ Great for gifting – Stays fresh for days

Ingredients (Makes 1 loaf)

For the Bread

  • 1½ cups (190g) all-purpose flour

  • 1 tsp baking powder

  • ½ tsp baking soda

  • ½ tsp salt

  • 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar

  • ½ cup (1 stick / 115g) unsalted butter, melted

  • 2 large eggs, room temperature

  • ½ cup (120ml) buttermilk (or milk + ½ tbsp vinegar)

  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

  • 1 cup (100g) chopped pecans, toasted

For the Glaze (Optional)

  • ¼ cup (50g) brown sugar

  • 2 tbsp butter

  • 1 tbsp milk

  • ½ cup (50g) pecan halves (for topping)

Step-by-Step Instructions



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