Description
Sweet Alabama Pecan Bread is a rich, nutty Southern dessert featuring a dense, brownie-like texture with a delightful combination of brown and granulated sugars, aromatic vanilla, and crunchy pecans. Perfect for holiday celebrations or as a comforting treat, this bread is baked to golden perfection and can be enjoyed plain, dusted with powdered sugar, or paired with vanilla ice cream.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp baking powder
Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup packed light brown sugar
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 4 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Add-ins
- 1 1/2 cups chopped pecans
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×13-inch baking dish to prevent the bread from sticking.
- Mix Sugars and Oil: In a large bowl, combine the packed light brown sugar, granulated sugar, and vegetable oil. Stir until smooth and well blended.
- Add Eggs and Vanilla: Beat in the eggs one at a time, ensuring each egg is fully incorporated before adding the next. Stir in the vanilla extract for flavor.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt until evenly mixed.
- Mix Wet and Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture. Stir gently just until combined to avoid overmixing, which can toughen the bread.
- Fold in Pecans: Gently fold the chopped pecans into the batter, distributing them evenly without crushing.
- Transfer and Bake: Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish, spreading it evenly. Bake in the preheated oven for 30 to 35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the bread to cool before slicing into 12 squares. Optionally, dust with powdered sugar or serve warm with vanilla ice cream for an extra indulgence.
Notes
- This bread has a dense, brownie-like texture that makes it richly satisfying.
- For an extra touch, dust with powdered sugar once cooled or serve warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
- Ensure not to overmix the batter once the dry ingredients are added to keep the bread tender.
- Chopped pecans can be toasted lightly beforehand to enhance their flavor, if desired.
