Description
Alabama Pecanbread is a classic Southern dessert, featuring a moist, tender crumb packed with finely chopped pecans. This rich, sweet bread is perfect for gatherings or as a delightful treat with your morning coffee.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups pecans, finely chopped
- 1 1/2 cups self-rising flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 4 large eggs, beaten
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Prepare the Oven and Baking Dish:
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Mix the Wet Ingredients:
- In a large bowl, stir together the granulated sugar, brown sugar, beaten eggs, and vegetable oil until fully combined.
- Incorporate the Dry Ingredients:
- Add the self-rising flour and salt, stirring until well combined.
- Mix in the vanilla extract and fold in the finely chopped pecans.
- Bake the Pecanbread:
- Pour the batter into the greased baking dish, spreading it evenly.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out mostly clean.
- Cool and Serve:
- Allow the pecanbread to cool for at least 15 minutes before slicing.
- Serve warm or at room temperature.
Notes
- Finely chop the pecans to ensure even distribution throughout the bread.
- Be careful not to overmix the batter to maintain a tender texture.
- You can reduce the sugar slightly if you prefer a less sweet bread.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30-35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
Keywords: Alabama Pecanbread Recipe