Description
Southern comfort meets sweet indulgence in this Alabama Pecan Bread, a delightful slice of homestyle charm. Nutty pecans and rich buttermilk create a moist, golden loaf that welcomes you to savor each delectable crumb.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup brown sugar (packed)
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 cup chopped pecans (toasted for extra flavor)
Wet Ingredients:
- ½ cup (1 stick or 113 grams) unsalted butter (melted)
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Dry Ingredients:
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Prepare the oven environment by heating to 350F (175C) and readying a 9×5-inch loaf vessel with a light coating of grease and flour dusting or parchment paper lining.
- Create a smooth liquid foundation by whisking melted butter with rich brown sugar until thoroughly blended, ensuring no sugar granules remain.
- Introduce liquid binding agents: carefully incorporate eggs, tangy buttermilk, and aromatic vanilla extract, stirring until the mixture achieves a uniform consistency.
- Craft the dry component blend by sifting together flour, leavening agents, and seasoning salt in a separate mixing container.
- Merge wet and dry ingredients with gentle, deliberate strokes, mixing just until the batter appears cohesive – avoiding aggressive mixing that could compromise the bread’s delicate texture.
- Elevate the mixture’s flavor profile by tenderly folding chopped pecans throughout the batter, distributing them evenly.
- Transfer the batter into the prepared pan, smoothing the surface to create an even landscape for baking.
- Position the loaf in the preheated oven, allowing it to transform for 45-50 minutes until a slender testing implement emerges clean when inserted into the center.
- Allow the freshly baked bread to rest within its pan for 10 minutes, enabling initial cooling and structural stabilization.
- Carefully extract the loaf, transferring it to a wire cooling platform to reach ambient temperature.
- Slice and serve the bread while still warm, optionally accompanied by creamy butter, golden honey, or rich maple syrup for an indulgent experience.
Notes
- Toast pecans before adding to enhance their nutty flavor and provide a deeper, richer taste profile.
- Substitute buttermilk with Greek yogurt or sour cream mixed with milk if unavailable to maintain moisture and tanginess.
- Check bread doneness earlier by testing with a skewer around 40 minutes to prevent over-baking and ensure a tender crumb.
- Reduce sugar content by replacing half the brown sugar with unsweetened applesauce for a lighter, healthier version without compromising texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 200 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg