Sweet Alabama Pecan Bread

1. Prep & Preheat

• Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan.

• Toast pecans in a dry skillet over medium heat for 3-4 mins, stirring often, until fragrant.

2. Mix Dry Ingredients

• In a large bowl, whisk flour, sugars, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.

• Stir in toasted pecans.

3. Combine Wet Ingredients

• In another bowl, whisk eggs, buttermilk, melted butter, and vanilla.

4. Make the Batter

• Pour wet ingredients into dry, stirring just until combined (don’t overmix!).

5. Bake to Perfection

• Pour batter into the loaf pan.

• Bake 50-60 mins until a toothpick comes out clean.

• Cool 10 mins in pan, then transfer to a wire rack.

6. Glaze & Serve

• Whisk powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla until smooth.

• Drizzle over cooled bread.

• Slice and enjoy!

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💡 Pro Tips for the Best Pecan Bread

✅ Toast the pecans – Deepens their flavor
✅ Don’t overmix – Keeps the bread tender
✅ Wrap tightly – Stays fresh for 3 days at room temp
✅ Freeze for later – Keeps for 3 months (unglazed)