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Sweet Alabama Pecan Bread: A Moist Southern Quick Bread Recipe

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Make this classic Sweet Alabama Pecan Bread for a moist, buttery loaf packed with toasted pecans. This easy recipe delivers genuine Southern comfort perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a sweet snack.

Ingredients

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

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). 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, 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 texture.
  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 flour mixture. Mix only until just combined; do not overmix the batter.
  6. Gently fold in the toasted chopped pecans using a spatula.
  7. Pour the batter evenly into the prepared loaf pan.
  8. Bake for 50 to 60 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean. Baking time may vary by oven.
  9. Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes before carefully turning it out onto a wire rack to cool completely.
  10. If desired, dust the cooled loaf with powdered sugar before slicing and serving your homemade pecan dessert.

Notes

  • To toast pecans, spread them on a baking sheet and bake at 350°F for 5 to 8 minutes, watching closely to prevent burning. This deepens the nutty flavor.
  • Buttermilk provides the necessary acidity for a tender crumb in this Southern quick bread recipe.
  • This loaf freezes well. Wrap tightly in plastic wrap and then foil once completely cool.

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