Description
A sweet, buttery Southern classic packed with crunchy pecans and baked into a golden, chewy loaf that’s perfect for breakfast, dessert, or snacking anytime.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup chopped pecans
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat Your Equipment: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease or line an 8×8 inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- Combine Ingredients: In a mixing bowl, whisk together flour, sugars, baking powder, and salt. Stir in chopped pecans. In a separate bowl, beat eggs, then add oil and vanilla. Mix wet ingredients into dry until just combined.
- Prepare Your Cooking Vessel: Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top evenly.
- Assemble the Dish: Ensure batter is evenly distributed and fills all corners of the pan.
- Cook to Perfection: Bake for 30 to 35 minutes, until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Finishing Touches: Allow the bread to cool completely in the pan before removing.
- Serve and Enjoy: Slice and enjoy as-is, or with butter, cream cheese, or a dusting of powdered sugar.
Notes
- Toast pecans beforehand to enhance their flavor.
- Do not overmix the batter to keep the texture tender.
- Cool completely before slicing to prevent crumbling.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: pecan bread, sweet bread, Southern dessert, homemade baking, nut bread