Description
Honey Butter Sweet Alabama Pecan Bread is a moist and flavorful loaf combining warm cinnamon-spiced batter with crunchy pecans and a luscious honey glaze. This Southern-inspired quick bread offers a tender crumb enriched with buttermilk and vanilla, perfect for breakfast or an afternoon treat.
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 and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a loaf pan to ensure the bread does not stick during baking.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon until well combined.
- Cream Butter and Sugar: In a separate large bowl, use a mixer to cream the softened unsalted butter and granulated sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy, which helps create a tender crumb.
- Add Eggs and Liquids: Beat in the eggs one at a time to the creamed butter and sugar mixture, mixing well after each addition. Then, add the buttermilk and vanilla extract, and continue mixing until fully incorporated.
- Combine Dry Ingredients and Pecans: Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture into the wet ingredients, folding gently to avoid overmixing. Fold in the chopped pecans evenly throughout the batter.
- Bake the Bread: Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top. Bake in the preheated oven for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Make and Apply Honey Glaze: While the bread is baking, gently heat the honey in a small saucepan until it becomes slightly runny and easy to brush. Once the bread is out of the oven and still warm, brush the honey glaze evenly over the top to add sweetness and moisture.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the bread to cool completely in the pan before slicing. This helps the bread set properly and enhances the flavor.
Notes
- For a nut-free version, omit the pecans or substitute with seeds like sunflower or pumpkin seeds.
- You can substitute buttermilk with regular milk mixed with 1 tablespoon of lemon juice or vinegar if unavailable.
- The honey glaze adds a lovely shine and sweetness but can be omitted or replaced with a simple powdered sugar glaze if preferred.
- Store leftovers wrapped tightly at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for up to a week.
