Description
Sweet Alabama Pecan Bread is a warm and inviting quick bread that will wrap you in the delightful aroma of freshly baked goodness. With its golden crust and tender, moist interior, this bread features the perfect combination of sweet and nutty flavors from the pecans. Whether enjoyed at breakfast, as a snack, or during brunch, this recipe is easy to follow and will have everyone coming back for seconds!
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1 cup chopped pecans (toasted if desired)
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a loaf pan.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, sugar, and cinnamon until combined.
- In another bowl, cream butter and sugar until fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Gradually combine the dry ingredients with the wet mixture while alternating with milk. Mix until just combined—avoid overmixing.
- Fold in chopped pecans gently until evenly distributed.
- Pour batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake for about 60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Allow to cool slightly before slicing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (50g)
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg