Description
Southern comfort meets sweet indulgence in this Alabama Pecan Bread, where honey-kissed butter weaves magic through each tender crumb. Warm slices promise rich nutty flavors that invite you to savor classic Southern hospitality on a delightful plate.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup pecans
- 1 cup sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1 cup buttermilk
Wet Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup butter, melted
- 1/2 cup honey
Dry Ingredients:
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Gently toast pecans in a 350F oven for 8-10 minutes until fragrant, then allow them to cool completely.
- Combine all dry ingredients in a spacious mixing bowl, creating a uniform flour mixture.
- Whisk together liquid components in a separate vessel, ensuring smooth incorporation of melted butter, honey, eggs, and buttermilk.
- Delicately fold wet ingredients into dry mixture, stirring until just combined to maintain bread’s tender texture.
- Carefully incorporate toasted pecans into the batter, distributing them evenly throughout.
- Prepare a 9×5 inch loaf pan by generously greasing and dusting with flour to prevent sticking.
- Transfer batter into prepared pan, smoothing the surface for even baking.
- Bake in preheated 350F oven for 60-70 minutes, monitoring until a inserted toothpick emerges clean.
- Allow bread to rest in pan for 10 minutes, promoting gentle cooling and easier removal.
- Carefully transfer bread to a wire rack, letting it cool completely before slicing to preserve moisture and structure.
Notes
- Toast pecans carefully to enhance their nutty flavor without burning, watching them closely during the 8-10 minute process.
- Use room temperature eggs and buttermilk to ensure smooth batter integration and consistent texture throughout the bread.
- Avoid overmixing the batter to prevent tough, dense bread; stir just until ingredients are combined for a tender crumb.
- Substitute buttermilk with dairy-free alternatives like almond milk mixed with apple cider vinegar for a vegan-friendly version of the bread.
- Prep Time: 15-20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60-70 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 380 kcal
- Sugar: 21 g
- Sodium: 230 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 2.5 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg