Description
Sweet Alabama pecan bread weaves Southern comfort into every slice, promising a delightful journey through classic Southern baking traditions. Moist crumb, rich buttermilk notes, and crunchy pecans invite you to savor a memorable taste of homestyle Southern charm.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 4 large eggs, beaten
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 2 cups pecans, finely chopped
- 1 1/2 cups self-rising flour
Liquid Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Seasoning:
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Prepare the baking environment by setting the oven to 350°F and coating a 9×13-inch pan with butter or nonstick spray.
- Whisk together granulated sugar, brown sugar, eggs, vegetable oil, and buttermilk in a large mixing bowl until the mixture achieves a uniform, silky consistency.
- Incorporate self-rising flour and salt into the wet ingredients, stirring gently to prevent overmixing and maintain a light texture.
- Enhance the batter’s flavor profile by introducing vanilla extract, then carefully fold in the chopped pecans to distribute them evenly throughout the mixture.
- Transfer the batter into the prepared baking dish, ensuring an even spread across the surface for consistent baking.
- Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake for 30-35 minutes, monitoring for a golden-brown surface and checking doneness with a toothpick that should emerge with minimal crumbs.
- Remove from the oven and allow the pecan bread to rest in the pan for approximately 15 minutes, enabling it to set and cool slightly before slicing.
- Cut into portions and serve, savoring the rich, nutty, and moist texture of this classic Southern-style sweet bread.
Notes
- Toast pecans lightly before adding to enhance their nutty flavor and prevent sinking to the bottom of the bread.
- Substitute vegetable oil with melted butter for a richer, more decadent taste profile.
- Check bread doneness early to prevent overbaking, which can lead to dry texture.
- Adapt recipe for gluten-free diets by using gluten-free self-rising flour blend and ensuring all ingredients are certified gluten-free.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 326
- Sugar: 22 g
- Sodium: 146 mg
- Fat: 27 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 23 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 21 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg