🍞 Sweet Alabama Pecan Bread
This is a rich, buttery, Southern-style quick bread—more like a soft dessert bar than traditional bread. It’s simple, sweet, and packed with pecans.
🥄 Ingredients
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup chopped pecans
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
👩‍🍳 Instructions
1. Preheat & prepare
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C)
- Grease an 8Ă—8-inch baking dish
2. Mix the batter
- In a bowl, combine brown sugar, granulated sugar, and eggs
- Stir in melted butter and vanilla
- Add flour and salt, mix until smooth
- Fold in chopped pecans
3. Bake
- Pour batter into the prepared dish
- Bake for 30–35 minutes, until golden and set in the center
4. Cool & serve
- Let cool slightly, then cut into squares
✨ What it tastes like
- Crispy edges
- Soft, gooey center
- Rich buttery flavor with crunchy pecans
đź’ˇ Tips
- Don’t overbake—it should stay slightly soft in the middle
- Add a dusting of powdered sugar or a drizzle of glaze for extra sweetness
- Serve warm for the best texture
🟡 Perfect for
- Potlucks
- Holiday desserts
- Coffee or tea time
If you want, I can give you a 4-ingredient shortcut version or a healthier low-sugar twist of this recipe.
