Sweet Alabama Pecan Bread

🍞 Sweet Alabama Pecan Bread Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 cup brown sugar (packed)

• 1 cup granulated sugar

• 1 cup vegetable oil (or melted butter for richer flavor)

• 4 large eggs

• 1½ cups all-purpose flour

• 1 teaspoon baking powder

• ½ teaspoon salt

• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

• 2 cups finely chopped pecans

Instructions

1. Preheat oven:
   Set your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×13-inch baking dish or two loaf pans.

2. Mix wet ingredients:
   In a large bowl, whisk together brown sugar, granulated sugar, oil, and eggs until smooth.

3. Combine dry ingredients:
   In another bowl, stir together flour, baking powder, and salt.

4. Combine batter:
   Add the dry mixture into the wet mixture. Stir until just combined — don’t overmix.

5. Add vanilla & pecans:
   Stir in vanilla extract and the chopped pecans.

6. Bake:
   Pour the batter into your prepared pan(s) and spread evenly.
   Bake for 30–35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

7. Cool and serve:
   Let the bread cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before slicing. Serve warm or at room temperature.

💡 Tips & Variations

• For extra flavor: Toast the pecans before adding them — about 5–7 minutes at 350°F.

• Optional glaze: Mix 1 cup powdered sugar with 2–3 tbsp milk and a splash of vanilla. Drizzle over the cooled bread.

• Make it mini: Divide into muffin tins for pecan bites (bake ~20 minutes).