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Sweet Alabama Pecan Bread: A Moist, Buttery Southern Classic

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Bake this Sweet Alabama Pecan Bread for a truly moist, buttery loaf packed with toasted pecans. This easy quick bread brings genuine Southern charm to your table, perfect for breakfast or a comforting snack.

Ingredients

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  • 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup buttermilk
  • 1 cup chopped pecans, lightly toasted, plus 1/4 cup for topping

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a standard 9×5 inch loaf pan.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Set this dry mixture aside.
  3. In a large bowl, use an electric mixer to beat the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar together until the mixture is light and fluffy. This step builds the texture, so take your time.
  4. Beat in the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the buttermilk. Begin and end with the dry ingredients. Mix only until just combined; do not overmix the batter.
  6. Gently fold in the 1 cup of chopped pecans using a spatula.
  7. Pour the batter into your prepared loaf pan. Sprinkle the remaining 1/4 cup of pecans evenly over the top of the batter.
  8. Bake for 50 to 60 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean. If the top browns too quickly, loosely tent the loaf with foil after 35 minutes.
  9. Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes before turning it out onto a wire rack to cool completely. Slice and serve this **buttery sweet bread baking** masterpiece.

Notes

  • To toast your pecans, spread them on a baking sheet and bake at 350°F for 5 to 7 minutes until fragrant. Let them cool before using.
  • For a richer flavor, substitute 1/4 cup of the granulated sugar with honey.
  • This **moist nutty quick bread** makes a wonderful **homemade holiday bread gift**. Wrap it tightly in plastic wrap and foil once fully cooled.
  • If you prefer a glaze, whisk together 1 cup powdered sugar, 2 tablespoons milk, and 1/4 teaspoon vanilla. Drizzle over the cooled loaf.

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