Description
Delightful Alabama Pecanbread weaves Southern comfort into each slice, promising pure homestyle bliss. Sweet, nutty layers meld perfectly, inviting you to savor a classic Southern treat that feels like a warm culinary embrace.
Ingredients
Scale
Primary Ingredients:
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ cups chopped pecans
- 4 large eggs
Sweeteners:
- 1 cup light brown sugar, packed
- 1 cup granulated sugar
Liquid and Flavor Ingredients:
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Prepare the oven environment by setting the temperature to 350F (175C) and preparing a 9×5-inch loaf pan with a light coating of grease and flour to ensure easy bread release.
- Create a dry ingredient foundation by whisking flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt together in a spacious mixing bowl until thoroughly combined and lump-free.
- Craft the liquid mixture in a separate container by gently beating eggs and blending them with melted butter, aromatic vanilla extract, and creamy buttermilk until the components form a smooth, uniform liquid.
- Merge the dry and wet ingredients by slowly pouring the liquid mixture into the flour blend, using a gentle folding technique to prevent overmixing and maintain the bread’s delicate texture.
- Enhance the batter’s flavor profile by carefully incorporating chopped pecans, ensuring an even distribution throughout the mixture for consistent nutty crunch in every slice.
- Transfer the completed batter into the prepared loaf pan, smoothing the surface with a spatula to create an even top and promote uniform baking.
- Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake for approximately 55-60 minutes, monitoring the bread’s progress by inserting a toothpick into the center – it should emerge clean when the bread is perfectly cooked.
- Allow the freshly baked bread to rest in the pan for 10 minutes, then carefully transfer to a wire cooling rack to reach room temperature, which helps set the bread’s structure.
- Serve the Alabama Pecan bread as a standalone treat or enhance with a delicate spread of butter or cream cheese for an extra layer of indulgence.
Notes
- Select premium, freshly cracked pecans for maximum flavor and crunchiness in your bread.
- Use room temperature eggs and buttermilk to help ingredients blend smoothly and create a more consistent batter texture.
- Toast pecans lightly before adding to the batter to enhance their nutty aroma and deepen their rich, complex flavor profile.
- For a gluten-free version, substitute all-purpose flour with a 1:1 gluten-free baking blend to maintain the bread’s tender crumb and delicate structure.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 335
- Sugar: 23 g
- Sodium: 54 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 41 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 37 mg