Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of the South with this Honey Butter Sweet Alabama Pecan Bread. A moist and nutty bread drizzled with a luscious honey butter glaze, this treat is perfect for breakfast or dessert.
Ingredients
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Bread:
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup light brown sugar (packed)
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup unsalted butter (melted and slightly cooled)
- 1 cup chopped pecans
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
Honey Butter Glaze:
- ½ cup unsalted butter
- ¼ cup honey
- ¼ cup light brown sugar (packed)
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan or an 8×8-inch square pan.
- Mix dry ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine granulated sugar, brown sugar, flour, salt, and baking powder.
- Combine wet ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, vanilla extract, and melted butter. Pour into dry ingredients and mix.
- Add pecans: Fold in the chopped pecans. Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for 40-50 minutes.
- Prepare glaze: While the bread is baking, melt butter in a saucepan, then stir in honey and brown sugar. Cook until bubbly, then remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract.
- Glaze and serve: Pour the warm glaze over the baked bread and let it cool for at least 15 minutes before serving.
Notes
- This bread is best enjoyed warm and can be toasted for a tasty breakfast option.
- Walnuts can be used instead of pecans, or add a pinch of cinnamon for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert, Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern, American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice or square
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 25 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 17 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg
