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Sweet Alabama Pecan Bread

A freshly baked loaf of sweet alabama pecan bread with a dark, crumbly pecan topping.
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This recipe delivers a classic Southern-style quick bread that is moist, rich, and loaded with pecans, featuring a sweet, crunchy brown sugar topping. It is a simple, foolproof recipe perfect for brunch or dessert.

Ingredients

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  • 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup buttermilk
  • 1 cup chopped pecans, divided
  • 1/2 cup packed brown sugar (for topping)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F. Grease and flour a standard 9×5 inch loaf pan.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Set this dry mixture aside.
  3. In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy. You can use an electric mixer for this step.
  4. Beat in the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
  5. Alternate adding the dry ingredients and the buttermilk to the butter mixture, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix only until just combined; do not overmix the batter.
  6. Gently fold in 3/4 cup of the chopped pecans into the batter.
  7. Pour the batter into your prepared loaf pan and spread it evenly.
  8. In a small bowl, combine the remaining 1/4 cup chopped pecans with the brown sugar. Sprinkle this brown sugar pecan topping evenly over the top of the batter.
  9. Bake for 50 to 60 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
  10. Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes before carefully turning it out onto a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

  • For an extra sweet and moist bread, you can drizzle a simple glaze over the loaf once it has cooled slightly. Mix 1/2 cup powdered sugar with 2 tablespoons of milk or cream until smooth, then drizzle over the top.
  • If you want a crunchier crust, lightly press the pecan topping into the batter before baking.
  • This **moist pecan loaf** keeps well covered at room temperature for up to three days.

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