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Sweet Alabama Pecan Bread

A warm loaf of Sweet Alabama Pecan Bread that offers a perfect balance of sweet and nutty flavors, making it an ideal choice for breakfast or an afternoon snack.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 8 pieces
Course: Breakfast, Snack
Cuisine: Southern
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Dry Ingredients
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup sugar adds sweetness
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
  • 1/4 cup vegetable oil can substitute with melted butter
  • 1 cup buttermilk or regular milk with lemon juice
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract adds flavor
Add-ins
  • 1 cup chopped pecans the star of the show

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking soda, and salt.
  3. In another bowl, whisk together the vegetable oil, buttermilk, and eggs until well combined. Add the vanilla extract.
  4. Gradually fold the wet mixture into the dry mixture, combining gently.
  5. Stir in the chopped pecans until well mixed.
Baking
  1. Pour the batter into a greased bread loaf pan and bake for about 60 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  2. After baking, let the bread cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
Serving
  1. Slice and serve warm or at room temperature.

Notes

You can swap pecans for walnuts or chocolate chips. For added flavor, sprinkle some cinnamon into your flour mixture. Store leftovers in an airtight container for 3-4 days, or freeze individual slices for later.