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Sweet Alabama Pecanbread

A moist Southern-style quick bread packed with buttery pecans and warm vanilla flavor.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 10 slices
Course: Dessert, Quick Bread
Cuisine: American, Southern
Calories: 360
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Pecanbread Batter
  • 1 cup chopped pecans
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter melted
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar packed
  • 2 large eggs room temperature
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/2 cup milk

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Whisk
  • Loaf pan
  • Spatula

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven and grease a loaf pan.
  2. Whisk sugars and eggs until smooth, then add melted butter and vanilla.
  3. Combine dry ingredients and add alternately with milk.
  4. Fold in chopped pecans.
  5. Bake until golden and a toothpick comes out clean.

Notes

Toast pecans before baking for extra flavor.