Description
Sweet Alabama pecan bread weaves Southern comfort with rich, nutty warmth, promising delightful moments of indulgence. Homemade goodness fills each slice, inviting you to savor classic flavors that comfort and delight.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups (280 grams) all-purpose flour
- 1 cup (200 grams) granulated sugar
- 1 cup (100 grams) chopped pecans
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) buttermilk
Spices and Leavening:
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Flavor Enhancers:
- 1/2 cup (113 grams) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare the baking environment by warming the oven to 350°F (175°C) and coating a 9×5-inch loaf pan with grease and flour to prevent sticking.
- Create a dry ingredient foundation by whisking together flour, sugar, ground cinnamon, baking soda, and salt in a medium mixing bowl until thoroughly blended.
- Craft a rich wet mixture by vigorously beating softened butter and eggs until they transform into a light, airy consistency, then incorporate buttermilk and vanilla extract for enhanced flavor complexity.
- Merge the dry and wet ingredients carefully, gently folding them together with minimal stirring to maintain the batter’s delicate texture and prevent overworking.
- Enhance the bread’s character by gently introducing chopped pecans, distributing them evenly throughout the batter to ensure a consistent nutty crunch in every slice.
- Transfer the prepared batter into the prepared loaf pan, smoothing the surface to create an even top and promoting uniform baking.
- Slide the pan into the preheated oven and bake for 50-55 minutes, monitoring for a golden-brown exterior and checking doneness with a toothpick that emerges clean when inserted into the center.
- Allow the bread to rest in the pan for 10-15 minutes, enabling it to set and cool slightly before gently removing and placing on a wire rack to complete cooling.
- Once completely cooled, slice the bread and savor the aromatic blend of cinnamon and toasted pecans in this Southern-inspired treat.
Notes
- Toast pecans lightly before adding to enhance their nutty flavor and prevent them from sinking to the bottom of the bread.
- Use room temperature ingredients like eggs and butter to ensure smoother mixing and better texture.
- Swap buttermilk with regular milk mixed with a tablespoon of vinegar or lemon juice if unavailable.
- Reduce sugar content by replacing half with a natural sweetener like stevia for a lower-calorie version.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes (including roasting squash)
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern (American)
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 22 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 43 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg