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Pecan Bread

Pecan Bread

This Pecan Bread recipe offers a warm, nutty, and moist treat with a tender crumb and toasted pecans throughout. Perfectly flavorful and soft, it makes an ideal homemade baked good to enjoy with morning coffee or afternoon tea. Simple ingredients combine to create a moist and tender texture with a delightful nutty crunch, suitable for any occasion and easy to customize.

  • Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
  • Yield: 1 loaf (about 8-10 servings) 1x

Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients

  • 1 ½ cups All-Purpose Flour
  • ¾ cup Granulated Sugar
  • 2 teaspoons Baking Powder
  • ½ teaspoon Salt

Wet Ingredients

  • 2 large Eggs (room temperature)
  • ½ cup Milk (room temperature)
  • ⅓ cup Vegetable Oil or Melted Butter
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract

Main Mix-Ins

  • 1 cup Chopped Pecans, toasted and cooled

Instructions

  1. Prep Your Ingredients: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a loaf pan. Lightly toast the chopped pecans in a dry skillet for 4-5 minutes over medium heat until fragrant and slightly browned. Remove and let them cool.
  2. Combine Dry Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt until thoroughly blended to ensure even distribution of leavening agents and flavor.
  3. Mix Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, beat the eggs. Add in the milk, vegetable oil or melted butter, and vanilla extract, whisking until the mixture is smooth and well combined to add moisture and richness.
  4. Combine Wet and Dry Mixtures: Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and gently stir until just combined. Avoid overmixing to keep the bread light and tender.
  5. Fold in the Pecans: Gently fold the toasted pecans into the batter, evenly distributing them to ensure a crunchy texture in every slice.
  6. Bake to Perfection: Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top. Bake in the preheated oven for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Let the bread cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before removing it to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

  • Always toast pecans before adding them to the batter to maximize flavor and crunch.
  • Use room temperature eggs and milk to help the batter combine evenly and rise better.
  • Do not overmix the batter to avoid a dense bread; mix just until the flour is moistened.
  • Use an oven thermometer for accurate oven temperature to ensure even baking.
  • Allow bread to cool before slicing for best texture and neat slices.
  • Author: Lina
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 50-60 minutes
  • Category: Breakfast
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice (1/10 of loaf)
  • Calories: 180 kcal
  • Sugar: 12 g
  • Sodium: 180 mg
  • Fat: 9 g
  • Saturated Fat: 2 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 22 g
  • Fiber: 2 g
  • Protein: 4 g
  • Cholesterol: 40 mg

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