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The Ultimate Moist Sweet Alabama Pecan Bread with Brown Sugar Glaze

A loaf of sweet alabama pecan bread, partially sliced, covered in a thick, dripping caramel pecan glaze.
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This recipe yields a rich, buttery, and very moist Southern-style quick bread packed with toasted pecans, topped with a simple brown sugar glaze.

Ingredients

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  • 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup buttermilk
  • 1 cup chopped pecans, lightly toasted
  • For the Glaze: 1/2 cup powdered sugar
  • For the Glaze: 2 tablespoons melted butter
  • For the Glaze: 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • For the Glaze: 1-2 tablespoons milk or cream

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 9×5 inch loaf pan.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Set this dry mixture aside.
  3. In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes.
  4. Beat in the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
  5. Gradually add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients, alternating with the buttermilk, beginning and ending with the flour mixture. Mix only until just combined; do not overmix.
  6. Gently fold in the toasted chopped pecans.
  7. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan.
  8. Bake for 50 to 60 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
  9. Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes before turning it out onto a wire rack to cool completely.
  10. While the bread cools, prepare the glaze: Whisk together the powdered sugar, melted butter, vanilla extract, and enough milk or cream to reach a drizzly consistency.
  11. Drizzle the glaze over the cooled bread before slicing and serving.

Notes

  • To toast pecans, spread them on a baking sheet and bake at 350 degrees F for 5 to 7 minutes, watching closely to prevent burning.
  • You can substitute walnuts for pecans if desired.
  • This bread keeps well wrapped tightly at room temperature for up to three days.

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