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Sweet Alabama Pecan Bread

A delightful blend of flavors, this moist and tender bread is enriched with pecans and sweet sugars, perfect for breakfast or dessert.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Breakfast, Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: Southern
Calories: 320
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Wet Ingredients
  • 1 cup granulated sugar Sweet granules that provide the perfect base for your bread.
  • 1 cup brown sugar Adds a rich, molasses-like depth to the sweetness.
  • 4 pieces eggs These will give your bread a light and fluffy texture.
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil Keeps the bread moist and tender.
  • 1/2 cup melted butter Provides a luscious, creamy flavor.
Dry Ingredients
  • 1 1/2 cups self-rising flour Ensures your bread rises beautifully.
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Infuses a warm, aromatic flavor.
  • 2 cups chopped pecans Offers a crunchy texture and nutty richness.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
  2. Spray a 9x13-inch baking dish with nonstick spray.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, stir together the granulated sugar, brown sugar, eggs, melted butter, and vegetable oil until smooth.
  4. Gradually mix in the self-rising flour, ensuring there are no lumps, and then add the vanilla extract.
  5. Fold in the chopped pecans.
Baking
  1. Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish and smooth the top.
  2. Bake for 30-35 minutes and check for doneness with a toothpick.
  3. Let the bread cool in the dish for about 10-15 minutes before slicing.

Notes

For extra flavor, toast the pecans lightly before mixing them into the batter. For a spiced variant, consider adding cinnamon or nutmeg.