Description
A delightful bread combining rich butter and earthy pecans, perfect for breakfast or a snack.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup chopped pecans
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
- Whisk together the melted butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until smooth.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, then add the vanilla extract.
- Mix in the buttermilk until fully combined.
- Whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a separate bowl.
- Fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
- Fold in the chopped pecans.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Let cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
For added moisture, consider using sour cream instead of buttermilk. Toasting the pecans enhances the nutty flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: pecan bread, quick bread, banana bread, breakfast, snack, homemade bread