Sweet Alabama Pecan Bread 🍞
A moist, buttery, and nutty treat for every gathering!
📋 Ingredients
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup chopped pecans
📝 Instructions
1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. Grease and flour a 9x5-inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.
3. In a large bowl, whisk together the melted butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until smooth.
4. Beat in the eggs, one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract.
5. Stir in the buttermilk until fully combined.
6. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
7. Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined. Avoid overmixing.
8. Gently fold in the chopped pecans, ensuring they're evenly distributed.
9. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
10. Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
11. Allow the bread to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.
A Prep Time: 15 mins | Cooking Time: 60 mins | Total Time: 75 mins | Kcal: 250 | Servings: 10