Honey Butter Sweet Alabama Pecanbread
This Honey Butter Sweet Alabama Pecanbread is a delightful mix of sweet and nutty flavors, perfect as a dessert or a snack. The warm honey butter glaze adds a delicious finish, making it irresistibly tasty.
Equipment
- 1 mixing bowl
- 1 whisk
- 1 9x5 inch loaf pan
- 1 measuring cups and spoons
- 1 rubber spatula
- 1 oven
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter Softened.
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 3 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup pecans, chopped
- ½ cup honey
- ½ cup unsalted butter For the honey butter, softened.
- A pinch salt For the honey butter.
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease the loaf pan.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the softened butter and granulated sugar. Beat them together until creamy and fluffy.
- Add the eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Then incorporate the buttermilk and vanilla extract, stirring until smooth.
- In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined.
- Fold in the chopped pecans gently using a rubber spatula.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan, spreading it evenly.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- While the bread is baking, prepare the honey butter. In a small bowl, combine softened butter, honey, and a pinch of salt. Mix until well blended.
- Once the bread is done, remove it from the oven and let it cool for 10 minutes in the pan. Then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Serve slices of the pecan bread warm or at room temperature, drizzled or spread with honey butter.
Notes
This pecanbread freezes well; wrap it tightly and store in the freezer for up to 3 months.
Feel free to substitute walnuts for pecans if desired.
For a more intense flavor, toast the pecans slightly before adding them to the batter.