Description
This Honey Butter Sweet Alabama Pecan Bread is a moist and flavorful quick bread featuring a delightful blend of cinnamon-spiced batter and crunchy pecans, topped with a luscious warm honey glaze. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or an afternoon treat, this bread combines classic Southern flavors with a sweet, buttery finish.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 cup chopped pecans
Wet Ingredients
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup honey
Instructions
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a standard loaf pan to ensure the bread doesn’t stick during baking.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon. Stir well to evenly distribute all dry ingredients.
- Cream Butter and Sugar: In a separate large bowl, use an electric mixer to cream together the softened unsalted butter and granulated sugar until the mixture is light, fluffy, and creamy.
- Add Eggs and Flavorings: Beat the eggs into the butter and sugar mixture one at a time, ensuring each egg is fully incorporated before adding the next. Then add the buttermilk and vanilla extract, mixing until the batter is smooth.
- Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture into the wet ingredients, folding gently to combine. Be careful not to overmix. Fold in the chopped pecans last to evenly distribute within the batter.
- Pour Batter and Bake: Pour the prepared batter into the greased and floured loaf pan, spreading it evenly. Bake in the preheated oven for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean and the top is golden brown.
- Prepare Honey Glaze: While the bread is baking, warm the honey in a small saucepan over low heat just until it becomes slightly runny. Do not boil.
- Glaze and Cool: When the bread is done, remove it from the oven and immediately brush the warm loaf generously with the warm honey glaze. Allow the bread to cool completely in the pan before removing and slicing for serving.
Notes
- You can substitute pecans with walnuts if preferred for a different nutty flavor.
- For a dairy-free version, substitute butter with a plant-based margarine and buttermilk with almond milk mixed with a tablespoon of lemon juice.
- Ensure the butter is softened but not melted to achieve the best creaming results.
- To check doneness, use a toothpick inserted in the center; it should come out clean or with just a few crumbs attached.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for up to a week.
