Alabama Pecan Bread
Alabama Pecan Bread is a delightful quick bread featuring crunchy pecans and moist buttermilk, perfect for breakfast or dessert.
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup chopped pecans Toast lightly for enhanced flavor.
Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup buttermilk Can substitute with milk and vinegar.
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a loaf pan.
- In a large bowl, mix together flour, sugar, baking soda, and salt.
- Add the chopped pecans and mix until evenly distributed.
- In another bowl, whisk together buttermilk, eggs, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan.
Baking
- Bake for 50-60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.
Notes
Serve with butter, cream cheese, or jam. This bread can be frozen for longer storage.