Description
Sweet Alabama Pecan Bread delivers southern comfort with rich, nutty warmth. Pecans folded into moist, tender crumbs create a delightful treat you’ll savor with afternoon coffee or share with friends.
Ingredients
Scale
Primary Ingredients:
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 2 cups chopped pecans, toasted
Dry Ingredients:
- 1 ½ cups self-rising flour
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1 cup white granulated sugar
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Flavor Enhancer:
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Warm the kitchen oven to 350°F and thoroughly coat a rectangular baking vessel with cooking grease, ensuring complete surface coverage.
- In a spacious mixing bowl, whisk together golden brown sugar, white granulated sugar, smooth vegetable oil, and fresh eggs until the mixture transforms into a luxurious, uniform cream with silky texture.
- Introduce pure vanilla extract, stirring gently to infuse the batter with rich, aromatic essence.
- Gradually incorporate sifted self-rising flour and a delicate pinch of salt, blending meticulously to create a harmonious, lump-free consistency.
- Carefully fold roasted, fragrant pecans throughout the batter, distributing them evenly to guarantee a delightful crunch in every single bite.
- Transfer the velvety batter into the prepared baking dish, smoothing the surface with a spatula to create an even layer that will bake uniformly.
- Place the dish in the preheated oven and bake for approximately 30-35 minutes, watching for a golden-brown exterior and testing doneness with a clean toothpick that emerges without wet batter.
- Remove from the oven and allow the bread to rest and settle for 10 minutes, enabling it to firm up and cool slightly before slicing into delectable squares.
- Serve warm, optionally accompanied by a refreshing scoop of creamy vanilla ice cream for an indulgent finishing touch.
Notes
- Perfectly toasts pecans beforehand to enhance their rich, nutty flavor and prevent sogginess during baking.
- Opt for fresh, high-quality ingredients like pure vanilla extract and locally sourced eggs for maximum taste impact.
- Check bread’s doneness by inserting a toothpick in the center – it should come out clean with minimal crumbs.
- Allows cooling time to help the bread set and develop a more stable texture before slicing.
- Versatile dessert that works great as a quick breakfast treat, afternoon snack, or elegant potluck contribution.
- Stores wonderfully in an airtight container at room temperature for 3-4 days, maintaining its soft, moist consistency.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 382
- Sugar: 27 g
- Sodium: 56 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 2.9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 19.1 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 43 g
- Fiber: 1.5 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg