Description
Pecan Bread from Alabama brings comfort straight from Southern kitchens to your table. Warm, nutty slices paired with coffee create a delightful morning treat that feels like a sweet family heirloom.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 4 large eggs
- 1 ½ cups self-rising flour
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- ½ cup granulated sugar
Supporting Ingredients:
- 1 cup chopped pecans
- 1 cup vegetable oil
Finishing Ingredients:
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Warm the oven to precisely 350°F (175°C) and thoroughly coat a 9×13-inch baking dish with cooking spray or butter.
- Combine 1½ cups self-rising flour, 1 cup packed brown sugar, and ½ cup granulated sugar in a large mixing bowl, then fold in 1 cup chopped pecans.
- Whisk together 1 cup vegetable oil, 4 large eggs, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract in a separate bowl until smooth and well-integrated.
- Gently blend wet and dry ingredients, stirring just until the mixture comes together without overmixing.
- Transfer the batter into the prepared baking dish, ensuring an even distribution.
- Slide the dish into the preheated oven and bake for 32-35 minutes, checking for a golden-brown top and clean toothpick test.
- Remove from the oven and allow the bread to cool completely in the dish before slicing into squares.
Notes
- Toast pecans lightly before adding to the batter to enhance their nutty flavor and crisp texture.
- Check doneness by inserting a toothpack into the center of the bread, which should come out clean when perfectly baked.
- For a gluten-free version, substitute all-purpose flour with a reliable gluten-free blend that includes xanthan gum.
- Store bread wrapped tightly in plastic wrap or aluminum foil at room temperature for up to 3 days to maintain moisture and freshness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30-35 minutes
- Category: Breads
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 385kcal
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 213mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 2.5g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 75mg