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Freshly baked pecan bread with a golden crust and nutty topping

Pecan Bread

A delightful treat combining nutty pecans with a moist, fluffy texture. Perfect for breakfast, snacks, or dessert.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Course Breakfast, Dessert, Snack
Cuisine American
Servings 8 slices
Calories 250 kcal

Ingredients
  

Dry Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup sugar Consider adjusting for sweetness preference
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt

Wet Ingredients

  • 1 cup buttermilk Can substitute with regular milk mixed with vinegar or lemon juice
  • ½ cup vegetable oil
  • 2 large eggs Best at room temperature

Add-ins

  • 1 cup chopped pecans Toasting is recommended for added flavor

Instructions
 

Preparation

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  • In a large bowl, mix flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  • In another bowl, combine buttermilk, vegetable oil, and eggs.
  • Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix until combined.
  • Fold in the chopped pecans.
  • Pour the batter into a greased loaf pan.

Baking

  • Bake for 60-70 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  • Let cool before slicing.

Notes

Pecan bread is delicious on its own, enhance with butter or cream cheese. Serve warm with honey or maple syrup. Pairs well with coffee or tea.
Keyword Baking Recipe, easy bread recipe, Nutty Bread, pecan bread, sweet bread