Description
A classic Southern quick bread featuring toasted pecans and a tender, buttery crumb.
Ingredients
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
2 large eggs
1 cup buttermilk
1 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
1 tsp vanilla extract
1.5 cups chopped pecans
Instructions
Step 1: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x5 inch loaf pan.
Step 2: Toast chopped pecans in a dry pan over medium heat for 3-5 minutes until fragrant.
Step 3: Cream softened butter and sugar in a large bowl until light and fluffy.
Step 4: Add eggs one at a time, beating well, then add vanilla extract.
Step 5: Mix flour, baking powder, and salt in a separate container.
Step 6: Alternately add flour mixture and buttermilk to the creamed butter, beginning and ending with flour.
Step 7: Gently fold in the toasted pecans.
Step 8: Transfer batter to the loaf pan and bake for 55-60 minutes.
Step 9: Cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then move to a wire rack.
Notes
Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for the smoothest batter. Do not over-mix after adding flour.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 310 kcal
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
