🍞 Sweet Alabama Pecan Bread 🍞
Indulge in the rich, nutty goodness of Sweet Alabama Pecan Bread! This delightful bread is perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a cozy afternoon snack with a cup of coffee or tea.
Ingredients:
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 cup granulated sugar
1 cup packed brown sugar
4 large eggs
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup buttermilk
1 1/2 cups chopped pecans, plus extra for topping
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg (optional)
Indulge in the rich, nutty goodness of Sweet Alabama Pecan Bread! This delightful bread is perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a cozy afternoon snack with a cup of coffee or tea.
Ingredients:
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 cup granulated sugar
1 cup packed brown sugar
4 large eggs
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup buttermilk
1 1/2 cups chopped pecans, plus extra for topping
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg (optional)
Instructions:
Preheat Oven:
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
Cream Butter and Sugars:
In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
Add Eggs and Vanilla:
Beat in the eggs one at a time, ensuring each is fully incorporated before adding the next. Mix in the vanilla extract.
Combine Dry Ingredients:
In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
Alternate Adding Dry Ingredients and Buttermilk:
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with the buttermilk. Begin and end with the dry ingredients, mixing until just combined.
Fold in Pecans and Spices:
Fold in the chopped pecans, ground cinnamon, and nutmeg (if using).
Pour Batter into Pan:
Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan. Smooth the top with a spatula and sprinkle extra pecans on top for garnish.
Bake:
Bake in the preheated oven for 60-70 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. If the top starts to brown too quickly, cover it loosely with aluminum foil.
Cool and Serve:
Allow the bread to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely. Slice and serve.
Enjoy the warm, comforting flavors of Sweet Alabama Pecan Bread! 🍞🌰✨
