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Sweet Alabama Pecan Bread: A Moist, Buttery Southern Classic

A freshly baked loaf of sweet Alabama pecan bread with a shiny, glazed pecan topping, sitting on a white plate.
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Bake this classic Southern quick bread, rich with pecans and a buttery crumb. This easy recipe delivers a moist, nutty loaf perfect for brunch, dessert, or gifting.

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, plus 1/4 cup for topping
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar (for topping)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). 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. This step builds the texture.
  4. Beat in the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the buttermilk. Mix only until just combined; do not overmix the batter.
  6. Fold in the 1 cup of chopped pecans gently.
  7. Pour the batter into your prepared loaf pan. Sprinkle the remaining 1/4 cup of pecans and the brown sugar evenly over the top of the batter.
  8. Bake for 50 to 60 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
  9. Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes before carefully turning it out onto a wire rack to cool completely.
  10. If desired, prepare the optional glaze while the bread cools and drizzle over the top once slightly warm.

Notes

  • For an extra buttery flavor, use browned butter in place of melted butter in the batter.
  • Toasting the pecans before adding them to the batter deepens their nutty flavor.
  • This bread stores well wrapped tightly at room temperature for up to three days, maintaining its moist texture.
  • For a simple brown sugar glaze, mix 1/2 cup powdered sugar with 2 tablespoons of melted butter and 1 teaspoon of milk; drizzle over the cooled loaf.

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