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Sweet Alabama Pecan Bread: A Moist Southern Classic

A close-up of a moist slice of sweet Alabama pecan bread topped with a crunchy pecan streusel.
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Make this classic Southern quick bread. It is moist, buttery, and loaded with toasted pecans. This easy homemade bread recipe delivers rich flavor perfect for breakfast or dessert.

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 (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup buttermilk
  • 1 cup chopped pecans, lightly toasted
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed (for topping)
  • 1/4 cup chopped pecans (for topping)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F. Grease and flour a 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, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy. This takes about 3 minutes with an electric mixer.
  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, beginning and ending with the dry mixture. Mix only until just combined; do not overmix the batter.
  6. Gently fold in the 1 cup of chopped pecans.
  7. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan.
  8. In a small bowl, mix the brown sugar and the remaining 1/4 cup of chopped pecans. Sprinkle this topping evenly over the batter in the pan.
  9. Bake for 50 to 60 minutes, or until a wooden pick inserted into the center comes out clean. If the top browns too quickly, loosely tent the pan with aluminum foil for the last 15 minutes of baking.
  10. Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes before carefully turning it out onto a wire rack to cool completely. Slice and serve this rich pecan dessert.

Notes

  • Toasting the pecans before adding them deepens their flavor in this buttery pecan bread.
  • For a richer flavor, substitute 1/4 cup of the buttermilk with sour cream.
  • This sweet breakfast loaf freezes well once completely cooled. Wrap tightly in plastic wrap and then foil.

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