Description
This Honey Butter Sweet Alabama Pecan Bread is a moist, flavorful loaf combining the rich nuttiness of pecans with warm cinnamon and sweet honey glaze. Perfect for breakfast or an afternoon treat, it’s easy to make with simple pantry ingredients and baked to golden perfection.
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 and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and lightly flour a loaf pan to ensure the bread doesn’t stick.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon. Mix well to ensure even distribution.
- Cream Butter and Sugar: In a separate large bowl, use an electric mixer or whisk to cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy, which will help create a tender bread texture.
- Add Wet Ingredients: Beat in the eggs one at a time, ensuring each is fully incorporated before adding the next. Then mix in the buttermilk and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Combine Mixtures and Add Pecans: Gradually add the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients, folding gently to avoid overmixing. Fold in the chopped pecans to distribute them evenly throughout the batter.
- Bake the Bread: Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan, smoothing the top. Bake in the preheated oven for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Prepare Honey Glaze: While the bread is baking, warm the honey in a small saucepan over low heat just until it becomes more runny and easy to brush.
- Glaze and Cool: When the bread is done baking, remove it from the oven and immediately brush the top generously with the warm honey glaze. Allow the bread to cool completely in the pan before slicing to set the glaze and enhance flavor.
Notes
- Ensure the butter is softened, not melted, for proper creaming with sugar.
- Check doneness with a toothpick by inserting it into the bread’s center; it should come out clean or with just a few moist crumbs.
- For extra crunch, toast the pecans lightly before folding them into the batter.
- This bread pairs wonderfully with a pat of butter or a drizzle of extra honey when serving.
- You can substitute buttermilk with 1/2 cup milk plus 1/2 tablespoon lemon juice or vinegar, left to sit for 5 minutes.
