Description
Comforting Southern classic, Alabama Pecan Bread, weaves sweet nutty magic into each delectable slice. Warm spices and rich pecan notes invite home cooks to savor a slice of traditional Southern hospitality.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 4 large eggs
- 1 ½ cups (360 ml) all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ cups (225 g) chopped pecans
- 1 cup (240 ml) vegetable oil
Sugars:
- 1 cup (200 g) light brown sugar, packed
- 1 cup (200 g) granulated sugar
Seasonings and Extras:
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare the oven by heating it to 350F (175C) and ready a 913-inch baking vessel with grease or parchment paper to prevent sticking.
- Create a smooth base by whisking brown sugar, granulated sugar, and vegetable oil until thoroughly blended.
- Introduce eggs individually, thoroughly mixing after each addition to ensure a uniform texture.
- Sift together flour, baking powder, and salt in a separate container to eliminate potential lumps.
- Gently fold dry ingredients into the sugar mixture, stirring minimally to maintain a tender crumb.
- Enhance the batter’s flavor profile by incorporating vanilla extract and roughly chopped pecans, ensuring even distribution.
- Transfer the mixture into the prepared baking dish, carefully spreading to create an even layer.
- Position the pan in the preheated oven and bake for 3035 minutes, monitoring until a inserted toothpick emerges clean and edges transform to a golden hue.
- Allow the pecanbread to cool completely within the pan, enabling it to set and stabilize before slicing into delectable squares.
- Serve at room temperature, savoring the rich, nutty essence of this Southern-inspired treat.
Notes
- Toasting pecans beforehand enhances their nutty flavor and adds a delightful crunch to the bread, making each bite more complex and satisfying.
- Opt for room temperature eggs to ensure smoother batter incorporation and more consistent texture throughout the pecanbread.
- Use light brown sugar for a milder sweetness, or dark brown sugar for deeper caramel undertones that complement the pecans beautifully.
- For gluten-sensitive individuals, substitute all-purpose flour with a 1:1 gluten-free baking blend to create an equally delicious version of this Southern classic.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 355
- Sugar: 30 g
- Sodium: 50 mg
- Fat: 23 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg