Honey Butter Sweet Alabama Pecan Bread sounds like an incredibly delicious and rich bread, with a sweet, buttery flavor and the delightful crunch of pecans. It’s the perfect treat for breakfast or a snack! Here’s a simple recipe to create this delightful, flavorful bread.
Honey Butter Sweet Alabama Pecan Bread Recipe
Ingredients:
For the Pecan Bread:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup buttermilk (or regular milk with 1 tbsp vinegar)
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup chopped pecans (lightly toasted if you prefer a more intense flavor)
For the Honey Butter:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon (optional for extra warmth)
- Pinch of salt
Instructions:
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Preheat the Oven:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×5-inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.
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Prepare the Pecan Bread:
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, whisk the eggs, buttermilk, melted butter, and vanilla extract together until well combined.
- Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Be careful not to overmix the batter.
- Gently fold in the chopped pecans, ensuring they are evenly distributed throughout the batter.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
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Bake the Pecan Bread:
- Bake for 50-60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the bread comes out clean.
- If the top of the bread is getting too brown before the center is fully cooked, you can cover it with aluminum foil and continue baking.
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Make the Honey Butter:
- While the bread is baking, prepare the honey butter by beating the softened butter with honey, cinnamon (if using), and a pinch of salt in a small bowl until smooth and creamy.
- You can refrigerate the honey butter if you prefer to serve it chilled or at room temperature.
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Serve the Bread:
- Once the bread is done baking, remove it from the oven and let it cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Slice the bread once it’s cooled and serve with a generous spread of the honey butter on top for a sweet, buttery finish.
This Honey Butter Sweet Alabama Pecan Bread is perfectly sweet, soft, and packed with the wonderful crunch of toasted pecans. The honey butter adds an extra layer of decadence, making it a perfect pairing.
Let me know if you want any variations or additional tips!