Description
Sweet Alabama pecan bread weaves Southern comfort into every slice, blending rich honey and buttery pecans. Warm memories of home bake through this irresistible quick bread you’ll savor down to the last crumb.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup pecans, chopped
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
Wet Ingredients:
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Dry/Leavening Ingredients:
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and thoroughly grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan with butter, ensuring complete coverage to prevent sticking.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, salt, and brown sugar, whisking together until the dry ingredients are evenly distributed.
- Create a gentle well in the center of the dry ingredient mixture, preparing to incorporate the wet ingredients smoothly.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, honey, vanilla extract, and melted butter until the liquid components are fully integrated and slightly frothy.
- Pour the liquid mixture into the dry ingredient well, stirring gently with a wooden spoon or spatula until just combined. Avoid overmixing to maintain the bread’s tender texture.
- Fold the chopped pecans into the batter, distributing them evenly throughout the mixture.
- Transfer the batter into the prepared loaf pan, using a spatula to spread it evenly and tap the pan gently to release any air bubbles.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 55-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean with minimal crumbs.
- Remove the bread from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Optional: Drizzle additional honey over the top of the bread or create a honey butter glaze for extra moisture and sweetness.
Notes
- Toast pecans lightly before adding to enhance their nutty flavor and prevent them from sinking to the bottom of the bread during baking.
- Check bread’s doneness early to prevent over-browning, as oven temperatures can vary slightly between different kitchen appliances.
- Use room temperature eggs and milk to ensure smoother batter integration and more consistent bread texture.
- Swap honey with maple syrup for a different flavor profile or use gluten-free flour blend to make the recipe suitable for those with dietary restrictions.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 37 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg