Oh yes! Sweet Alabama Pecan Bread is a rich, nutty, slightly sweet quick bread that’s perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a cozy snack with coffee or tea. Here’s a tried-and-true recipe:
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup brown sugar, packed
- 3 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup buttermilk (or milk + 1 tsp vinegar)
- 1 cup chopped pecans, toasted
- ½ cup sweetened shredded coconut (optional, for extra sweetness and texture)
Instructions
- Preheat oven:
- 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×5-inch loaf pan (or line with parchment paper).
- Mix dry ingredients:
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon.
- Cream butter and sugars:
- In a large bowl, beat butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy (about 2–3 minutes).
- Add eggs and vanilla:
- Beat in eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla extract.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients:
- Alternately add dry ingredients and buttermilk to the butter mixture, starting and ending with dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.
- Fold in pecans and coconut:
- Gently fold in chopped pecans and shredded coconut (if using).
- Bake:
- Pour batter into prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
- Bake 55–65 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool and serve:
- Let the bread cool in the pan for 10–15 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.
💡 Tips for Sweet Alabama Pecan Bread:
- Toast pecans in a dry skillet for 3–5 minutes before adding—they’ll taste more fragrant and crunchy.
- Use ripe brown sugar for deeper sweetness and moisture.
- For a fancier touch, drizzle with a simple glaze: ½ cup powdered sugar + 1–2 tsp milk + ½ tsp vanilla.
If you want, I can give a “double nut & caramel swirl” Alabama Pecan Bread version that’s extra decadent—basically dessert in loaf form.
Do you want me to make that version?
