Description
Pecan Bread from Alabama brings southern comfort straight to your kitchen table with a nutty, warmhearted treat that feels like a warm hug. Packed with toasted pecans and a rich, golden crumb, this bread turns an ordinary afternoon into something truly special.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 4 large eggs
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 2 cups chopped pecans
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup packed light brown sugar
Supporting Ingredients:
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Final Ingredients:
- ½ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Prepare your workspace by heating the oven to 350°F (175°C). Coat a 9×13-inch baking pan with cooking spray or line with parchment paper for effortless removal.
- Grab a large mixing bowl and whisk 1 cup vegetable oil, 1½ cups granulated sugar, 1 cup light brown sugar, 4 large eggs, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract until the mixture appears smooth and fully integrated.
- In a separate bowl, combine 1½ cups all-purpose flour and ½ teaspoon salt. Gradually incorporate these dry ingredients into the wet mixture, stirring until no flour streaks remain.
- Measure 2 cups of chopped pecans and gently fold them into the batter, ensuring even distribution throughout.
- Transfer the batter to your prepared pan, using a spatula to create an even surface across the entire dish.
- Slide the pan into the preheated oven and bake for 30-35 minutes. Your bread is ready when the top turns golden and a toothpick inserted at the center reveals just a few moist crumbs.
- Remove from the oven and allow the bread to cool completely in the pan before slicing. This helps the bread set and makes cutting cleaner and more precise.
Notes
- Toast pecans lightly before adding to the batter to enhance their nutty flavor and bring out deeper, richer notes.
- Swap vegetable oil for melted butter if you prefer a more traditional, richer taste profile in the bread.
- For a gluten-free version, replace all-purpose flour with a cup-for-cup gluten-free flour blend to make the recipe accessible to more people.
- Store the bread wrapped tightly in plastic wrap or aluminum foil at room temperature for up to 4 days to maintain its moisture and soft texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30-35 minutes
- Category: Breads
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 515
- Sugar: 33 g
- Sodium: 146 mg
- Fat: 35 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 31 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 49 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg