Description
Sweet Alabama Pecan Bread is a soft, sweet Southern delight featuring a tender crumb and rich pecan flavor. This easy-to-make quick bread combines both white and brown sugar for a balanced sweetness, enhanced by the nutty crunch of chopped pecans. Perfect for breakfast, snack, or dessert, it offers a warm, comforting treat that’s simple to prepare and bake.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 1½ cup all-purpose flour
- ½ tsp salt
Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 cup light brown sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Add-ins
- 1 cup chopped pecans
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to ensure it reaches the proper temperature while you prepare the batter.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the white sugar, light brown sugar, eggs, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract. Whisk together until the mixture is smooth and homogeneous.
- Add Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the all-purpose flour and salt to the wet mixture. Gently mix until just combined to avoid overworking the batter, which can toughen the bread.
- Fold in Pecans: Using a spatula or spoon, fold in the chopped pecans evenly throughout the batter to incorporate their nutty crunch without breaking them down too much.
- Prepare Baking Pan: Grease your baking pan thoroughly with butter or non-stick spray to prevent sticking, then pour the batter into the pan, spreading it evenly for consistent baking.
- Bake: Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake for 30 minutes or until the top is golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool: Remove from oven and allow the bread to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes. This makes slicing easier and prevents crumbling.
- Serve: Slice the bread and enjoy it warm for the best flavor and texture.
Notes
- Do not overmix the batter to keep the bread light and soft; overmixing can result in a dense texture.
- Lightly roasting the pecans before folding them in enhances their flavor and adds extra crunch.
- Allow the bread to cool before cutting to achieve clean, neat slices.
- Store bread in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
- Refrigerate leftover bread for up to 1 week to maintain freshness.
- Freeze slices for up to 2 months; reheat before serving for best taste.
