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Cinnamon Sweet Alabama Pecan Bread Recipe

Cinnamon Sweet Alabama Pecan Bread Recipe
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Indulge in the warm, comforting flavors of the South with this delicious Cinnamon Sweet Alabama Pecan Bread. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or as a snack with your favorite hot beverage.

Ingredients

Dry Ingredients:

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 1 tbsp ground cinnamon

Wet Ingredients:

  • 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
  • 1 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 4 large eggs
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 cup chopped pecans (toasted for extra flavor)
  • ½ cup sour cream or buttermilk

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven: Preheat oven to 325°F (163°C). Grease and flour a 9×5-inch loaf pan or two smaller loaf pans.
  2. Cream butter and sugars: In a large bowl, cream together the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy (about 3–4 minutes).
  3. Add eggs and vanilla: Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in vanilla extract.
  4. Prepare dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon.
  5. Combine wet and dry ingredients: Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with sour cream or buttermilk. Mix just until combined — don’t overmix.
  6. Add pecans: Fold in the chopped pecans.
  7. Bake: Pour the batter into the prepared pan(s) and smooth the top. Bake for 55–65 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  8. Cool and serve: Cool in the pan for 10–15 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
  9. Optional topping: Before baking, sprinkle the top with a mixture of 2 tbsp sugar, 1 tsp cinnamon, and 2 tbsp chopped pecans for a sweet crunchy top crust.

Notes

  • To enhance the flavor, consider toasting the pecans before adding them to the batter.
  • This bread freezes well, so you can make an extra loaf to enjoy later.

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