Sweet Alabama Pecan Bread

 

Ingredients

• 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

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
2. Whisk melted butter with granulated sugar and brown sugar.
3. Add eggs one at a time, then vanilla.
4. Mix in buttermilk until smooth.
5. In a separate bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
6. Fold dry ingredients into the wet mixture just until combined.
7. Stir in chopped pecans.
8. Pour into loaf pan and bake 50–60 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
9. Cool 10 minutes, then move to a rack to cool completely.