Description
Honey Butter Sweet Alabama Pecan Bread is a moist and flavorful loaf that combines the warmth of cinnamon and the crunch of pecans with a sweet honey butter glaze. This delightful bread is perfect for breakfast, dessert, or an afternoon snack, offering a comforting Southern-inspired treat with subtle hints of spice and rich buttery sweetness.
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 oven and prepare pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a standard loaf pan to ensure the bread does not stick.
- Combine dry ingredients: In a mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon until evenly blended.
- Cream butter and sugar: In a separate large bowl, cream the softened unsalted butter and granulated sugar together until the mixture is light and fluffy, which helps create a tender crumb in the bread.
- Add eggs and liquids: Beat in the eggs one at a time to the butter-sugar mixture, ensuring each is fully incorporated. Follow this with the addition of buttermilk and vanilla extract, mixing well to create a smooth batter.
- Incorporate dry ingredients and pecans: Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture to the wet ingredients, folding gently to combine without overmixing. Fold in the chopped pecans evenly throughout the batter.
- Bake the bread: Pour the prepared batter into the greased loaf pan and bake in the preheated oven for 50 to 60 minutes. The bread is ready when a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Prepare honey glaze: While the bread is baking, gently heat the honey in a small saucepan over low heat until it becomes slightly runny and easy to brush.
- Glaze and cool: Once the bread is out of the oven, brush the warm loaf generously with the warm honey glaze for added sweetness and a beautiful shine. Allow the bread to cool in the pan before slicing and serving.
Notes
- Make sure the butter is softened to room temperature for easy creaming with sugar.
- Use fresh baking soda for best rising results.
- Gently fold the dry ingredients into wet to avoid overmixing, which can make the bread dense.
- You can toast the pecans lightly for extra flavor before adding them to the batter.
- Letting the bread cool slightly before glazing helps the honey glaze to set nicely without soaking into the bread too much.
- This bread keeps well airtight for up to 3 days at room temperature or can be frozen for longer storage.
