Description
Sweet Alabama Pecan Bread is a moist, nutty quick bread perfect for breakfast or a comforting snack. This classic Southern-style bread combines rich brown and granulated sugars with crunchy pecans, all baked to golden perfection in a simple and straightforward recipe.
Ingredients
Wet Ingredients
- 4 large eggs, beaten
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Dry Ingredients
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1½ cups self-rising flour
Other
- 2 cups pecans, finely chopped
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×13-inch baking dish to prevent sticking.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine granulated sugar, brown sugar, beaten eggs, and vegetable oil. Stir until smooth and well blended.
- Add Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the self-rising flour to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined. Stir in vanilla extract until evenly incorporated, being careful to avoid overmixing.
- Fold in Pecans: Gently fold in the chopped pecans, ensuring they are evenly distributed throughout the batter.
- Bake: Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish, spreading it evenly. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool & Serve: Remove from the oven and allow the bread to cool in the pan for at least 15 minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
- You can substitute self-rising flour by combining all-purpose flour with baking powder and salt if unavailable.
- For extra flavor, toast the pecans lightly before folding them into the batter.
- This bread is best served slightly warm, but leftovers can be stored in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Adding a sprinkle of powdered sugar upon serving adds a nice touch of sweetness.
