Sweet Alabama Pecan Loaf (Printable Version)

Moist sweet bread infused with cinnamon, buttermilk, and crunchy pecans for a flavorful experience.

# Ingredients Required:

→ Dry Ingredients

01 - 190 grams all-purpose flour
02 - 200 grams granulated sugar
03 - 5 grams baking soda
04 - 5 grams baking powder
05 - 3 grams salt
06 - 2.5 grams ground cinnamon

→ Wet Ingredients

07 - 115 grams unsalted butter, softened
08 - 2 large eggs
09 - 5 milliliters vanilla extract
10 - 240 milliliters buttermilk

→ Add-ins

11 - 120 grams chopped pecans

# Guide to Cooking:

01 - Preheat oven to 175°C. Grease a loaf pan with butter or apply cooking spray and set aside.
02 - In a large bowl, beat softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
03 - Add eggs one at a time, mixing thoroughly after each addition, then stir in vanilla extract.
04 - Whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and ground cinnamon in a separate bowl.
05 - Alternately add dry mixture and buttermilk to the wet ingredients, beginning and ending with the dry, mixing until just combined.
06 - Using a rubber spatula, gently fold chopped pecans into the batter ensuring even distribution.
07 - Pour batter into prepared loaf pan, smooth the surface, and bake for 60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center emerges clean.
08 - Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

# Extra Suggestions:

01 - For a healthier variation, replace part of the all-purpose flour with whole wheat flour.

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