Description
Southern charm fills this irresistible sweet alabama pecan bread recipe, showcasing rich nutty flavors from classic southern baking traditions. Warm slices invite comfort and nostalgia with each delectable crumb you savor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup (240 ml) vegetable oil
- 2 cups (480 ml) chopped pecans, toasted
- 1 ½ cups (180 g) self-rising flour
- 1 cup (220 g) brown sugar, packed
- 1 cup (200 g) white granulated sugar
- ¼ tsp (1.25 ml) salt
- 1 tsp (5 ml) vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preparation: Preheat the oven to 350°F and generously grease a rectangular baking pan, ensuring complete coverage to prevent sticking.
- Mixing Base: Combine brown sugar, white sugar, vegetable oil, and eggs in a large mixing bowl, whisking vigorously until the mixture becomes a smooth, creamy emulsion with a uniform texture.
- Flavor Enhancement: Gently fold in vanilla extract, stirring to distribute the aromatic essence throughout the batter.
- Dry Ingredient Integration: Sift self-rising flour and salt into the wet mixture, blending carefully to create a consistent, lump-free batter without overmixing.
- Pecan Incorporation: Gently fold roasted pecans into the batter, ensuring an even distribution for maximum flavor and texture in each slice.
- Baking Preparation: Pour the batter into the prepared pan, smoothing the surface with a spatula to create an even layer that will bake uniformly.
- Baking and Testing: Bake for 30-35 minutes, monitoring for a golden-brown crust. Insert a toothpick into the center – it should come out clean, indicating the bread is fully cooked.
- Cooling and Serving: Allow the bread to rest for 10 minutes, then slice into squares. For an extra indulgent experience, serve warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
Notes
- Pecan Prep Tip: Lightly toast pecans before adding to batter to enhance their nutty flavor and crisp texture, creating deeper, more complex taste notes.
- Moisture Magic: Vegetable oil helps keep bread incredibly soft and tender, preventing dryness and ensuring a delectable, moist crumb throughout.
- Baking Precision: Check bread at 30 minutes to prevent over-browning; oven temperatures can vary, so start testing early for perfect golden-brown result.
- Cooling Technique: Let bread rest exactly 10 minutes before cutting to allow structural setting and prevent crumbling, ensuring clean, beautiful slices.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30-35 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 13
- Calories: 305
- Sugar: 22 g
- Sodium: 50 mg
- Fat: 23 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg