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Buttery Crunch Alabama Pecanbread

Buttery Crunch Alabama Pecanbread: Your New Favorite Comfort Dessert

Discover the magic of Buttery Crunch Alabama Pecanbread, a simple yet delicious dessert that brings a taste of Southern tradition to your home.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Cooling Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 10 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Southern
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pecanbread
  • 1 cup pecans toasted
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter browned
  • 1 cup granulated sugar or brown sugar for caramel notes
  • 2 large eggs room temperature
  • 1/2 cup buttermilk or milk with vinegar substitute
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract preferably pure
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour or whole wheat for healthier option
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder ensure freshness
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt do not skip

Equipment

  • 9x5 inch loaf pan
  • mixing bowl
  • Skillet
  • spatula
  • Small saucepan

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan.
  2. Toast 1 cup of pecans in a dry skillet over medium heat for 4-5 minutes.
  3. Melt 1/2 cup of unsalted butter in a small saucepan until browned.
  4. In a mixing bowl, whisk together browned butter and 1 cup of sugar, then add 2 eggs, 1/2 cup of buttermilk, and 1 teaspoon of vanilla.
  5. In another bowl, sift together 1 1/2 cups of flour, 1 teaspoon of baking powder, and 1/4 teaspoon of salt.
  6. Fold dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
  7. Fold in the toasted pecans evenly.
  8. Pour the batter into the loaf pan, filling it about three-quarters full.
  9. Bake for 50-60 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  10. Let cool in the pan for 15 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 3gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 300IUCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

This recipe invites warmth and nostalgia into every bite, perfect for gatherings or a comforting dessert at home.

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