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sweet alabama pecan bread recipe
Sophia James

Sweet Alabama Pecan Bread Recipe

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This sweet Alabama pecan bread blends rich buttery flavor with nutty crunch, capturing the heart of Southern comfort in every slice.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Bread
Cuisine: Southern
Calories: 385
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
  • 3 large eggs room temperature
  • 3/4 cup vegetable oil or unsweetened applesauce
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1 tablespoon buttermilk or 1 tbsp milk + 1/4 tsp lemon juice
  • 1 1/2 cups chopped Alabama pecans reserve 1/4 cup for topping
For the glaze:
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 2-3 tablespoons milk
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Pinch of salt

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x5-inch loaf pan or line with parchment.
  2. In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt.
  3. In another bowl, beat sugars and eggs until light and fluffy. Add oil, vanilla, and buttermilk.
  4. Fold in dry ingredients gently until just combined.
  5. Fold in 1 1/4 cups chopped pecans. Reserve 1/4 cup for topping.
  6. Pour batter into loaf pan. Top with reserved pecans.
  7. Bake 55-60 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  8. Cool 15 minutes. Prepare glaze by mixing powdered sugar, milk, vanilla, and salt.
  9. Drizzle glaze over warm bread and let set before slicing.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 385kcalCarbohydrates: 42gProtein: 4gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 18gCholesterol: 47mgSodium: 198mgFiber: 2gSugar: 26g

Notes

Avoid overmixing to keep the bread tender. Use fresh, toasted pecans for best flavor. Store wrapped at room temp for 3 days or freeze unglazed for up to 3 months.

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