Honey Butter Sweet Alabama Pecan Bread
This honey butter sweet Alabama pecan bread is moist, rich, and comforting, made with real honey, butter, and toasted pecans for an old-fashioned Southern-style quick bread everyone loves.
Equipment
- Loaf pan
- Mixing Bowl
- Hand Mixer or Whisk
- Measuring Cups and Spoons
- Spatula
Ingredients
Bread Batter
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
- 1/2 cup honey
- 2 large eggs
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 cup chopped pecans
Instructions
- Preheat and prepare the pan: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a standard loaf pan and set aside.
- Cream butter and honey: In a mixing bowl, beat the softened butter until smooth, then slowly mix in the honey until creamy and well combined.
- Add eggs: Beat in the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Combine dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Mix the batter: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring gently until just combined.
- Fold in pecans: Gently fold in the chopped pecans, making sure they are evenly distributed.
- Bake the bread: Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake for 45–50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool and serve: Allow the bread to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack. Slice and enjoy warm or at room temperature.