Description
Sweet Alabama Pecan Bread whispers Southern comfort with its rich, moist crumb and nutty charm. Buttery pecans and buttermilk create a delightful harmony that transports you straight to a charming kitchen porch.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 4 large eggs, beaten
- 2 cups pecans, finely chopped
- 1 1/2 cups self-rising flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup brown sugar
Liquid Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
Flavor Enhancers:
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Thoroughly coat a 9×13-inch baking vessel with butter or cooking spray, ensuring complete coverage to prevent sticking.
- In a spacious mixing bowl, whisk together the granulated and brown sugars with eggs until the mixture becomes silky and homogeneous.
- Incorporate vegetable oil and buttermilk into the sugar-egg blend, stirring until the liquid components integrate seamlessly.
- Sift the self-rising flour and salt into the wet mixture, gently folding with a spatula to create a uniform batter without overmixing.
- Introduce fragrant vanilla extract and delicately fold in the roughly chopped pecans, distributing them evenly throughout the batter.
- Transfer the pecan-studded mixture into the prepared baking dish, smoothing the surface with a spatula to ensure an even layer.
- Position the dish in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C), allowing the bread to bake for approximately 30-35 minutes until a testing skewer emerges nearly clean.
- Remove from the oven and let the bread rest within the baking dish for 15 minutes, allowing it to set and cool slightly before slicing.
- Slice into generous portions and serve, enjoying the rich, nutty flavor of this Southern-inspired sweet bread.
Notes
- Ensure buttermilk is at room temperature for smoother batter consistency and better ingredient integration.
- Toast pecans lightly before adding to enhance their nutty flavor and provide extra crunch to the bread.
- For a gluten-free version, substitute self-rising flour with a gluten-free blend and add 1½ teaspoons baking powder plus ½ teaspoon salt.
- Reduce sugar by ¼ cup and add mashed ripe bananas for a healthier, naturally sweeter alternative without compromising texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern (American)
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 305
- Sugar: 24 g
- Sodium: 105 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 63 mg