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Sweet Alabama Pecan Bread

This Sweet Alabama Pecan Bread delivers a perfect balance of sweetness and crunch with a moist, tender texture. Ideal for breakfast, dessert, or an afternoon snack, this easy-to-make bread is a crowd-pleaser that brings nostalgic Southern charm to your table.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Breakfast, Dessert
Cuisine: Southern
Calories: 220
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main
  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ½ cup sour cream
  • 1 cup chopped pecans

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Loaf pan (9x5 inches)
  • Spatula
  • Oven

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan with butter or cooking spray.
  3. In a mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  4. In a separate bowl, cream the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy, about 3–4 minutes.
  5. Add the eggs one at a time and the vanilla extract to the butter mixture, mixing until combined.
  6. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with the sour cream, mixing until just combined.
  7. Fold in the chopped pecans gently with a spatula.
  8. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
  9. Bake for 50 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  10. Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

For an extra touch, sprinkle chopped pecans on top of the batter before baking. Use room temperature ingredients and avoid overmixing to keep the bread tender.