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A moist, buttery Southern pecan bread packed with rich flavor and crunchy pecans.

Sweet Alabama Pecan Bread

A moist, buttery Southern pecan bread packed with rich flavor and crunchy pecans.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 minute
Course Dessert
Cuisine Southern Comfort Food

Equipment

  • Large mixing bowl
  • Whisk or electric mixer
  • 9x5-inch loaf pan
  • Measuring cups & spoons
  • cooling rack

Ingredients
  

  • ½ cup unsalted butter melted
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • ½ cup brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 ½ cups chopped pecans toasted

Instructions
 

  • 1️⃣ Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a loaf pan.
  • 2️⃣ Mix melted butter, sugars, eggs, vanilla, and buttermilk in a bowl.
  • 3️⃣ In a separate bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  • 4️⃣ Gradually combine dry ingredients with the wet ingredients. Fold in toasted pecans.
  • 5️⃣ Pour batter into the pan and bake for 45-50 minutes.
  • 6️⃣ Let cool for 10-15 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.

Notes

✔ Store at room temp (3 days), in the fridge (1 week), or freeze (3 months).
✔ For muffins, bake at 350°F for 18-22 minutes.
✔ Brush with melted butter for extra richness!