Sweet Alabama Pecan Bread

🍞 Sweet Alabama Pecan Bread

This Southern-style pecan bread is buttery, moist, and packed with crunchy pecans—perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a cozy snack with coffee!

🌰 Ingredients (Makes 1 loaf)

• 1½ cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup chopped pecans (toasted for extra flavor)
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• ½ cup packed brown sugar
• 2 large eggs, room temp
• ½ cup melted butter (or vegetable oil)
• ½ cup whole milk
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 tsp baking powder
• ½ tsp baking soda
• ½ tsp salt
• Optional: 1 tsp cinnamon or a splash of bourbon

👩‍🍳 Instructions

1️⃣ Prep:

• Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
• Toast pecans in a dry skillet for 3-4 mins until fragrant.

2️⃣ Mix Wet Ingredients:

• Whisk eggs, melted butter, milk, and vanilla.
• Stir in both sugars until smooth.

3️⃣ Combine Dry Ingredients:

• In another bowl, mix flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon (if using).

4️⃣ Fold Together:

• Gradually add dry ingredients to wet, mixing until just combined (don’t overmix).
• Fold in pecans (reserve 2 tbsp for topping).

5️⃣ Bake:

• Pour batter into pan. Sprinkle reserved pecans on top.
• Bake 50-60 mins until a toothpick comes out clean.
• Cool in pan 10 mins, then transfer to a wire rack.

🍯 Serving Ideas

• Warm slices with honey butter or cream cheese.
• Drizzle with caramel sauce for dessert.
• Add-ins: Swap pecans for walnuts or chocolate chips.

🌟 Pro Tips

• Extra moist? Brush hot loaf with 1 tbsp maple syrup after baking.
• Storage: Keeps 3 days at room temp (wrap tightly) or freeze for 1 month.

This bread tastes like pecan pie in loaf form—sweet, nutty, and utterly addictive! Let me know if you’d like a gluten-free version. 😊

Southern secret: Serve with a glass of sweet tea for the full experience! ☕️