ALABAMA PECAN BREAD
Alabama Pecan Bread is a rich, moist quick bread made with crunchy pecans, brown sugar, and a hint of cinnamon. It’s a delicious Southern-style treat that’s perfect for breakfast, brunch, or dessert!
Ingredients
- 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 cup brown sugar packed
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup sour cream
- ½ cup unsalted butter melted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 ½ cups chopped pecans toasted, if desired
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
- In a separate bowl, whisk the brown sugar and eggs until smooth and creamy. Add the sour cream, melted butter, and vanilla extract, and mix until combined.
- Gradually add the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
- Gently fold in the chopped pecans.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
- Bake for 55-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow the bread to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Slice and serve. Enjoy your Alabama Pecan Bread with a cup of coffee or tea!
Notes
- For extra flavor, you can add ½ cup of raisins or dried cranberries to the batter along with the pecans.
- This bread can be stored in an airtight container for up to 3 days or frozen for up to 1 month.
- You can toast the pecans in a dry skillet for a few minutes to enhance their flavor before adding them to the bread.
- For a sweeter version, drizzle a simple glaze made of powdered sugar and milk over the cooled bread.
- This bread is a perfect treat for holiday gatherings, gifts, or as an indulgent breakfast.