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Southern-Style Pecan Bread

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  • Author: Sue
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30–35 minutes
  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 12 servings
  • Category: Breakfast / Snack / Dessert
  • Method: One‑bowl mixing, baked in a dish
  • Cuisine: Southern
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

A moist, nutty pecan bread with the warm hint of cinnamon—Southern-style comfort in every slice.


Ingredients

  • 2 cups pecans, finely chopped
  •  cups self‑rising flour
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 1 cup vegetable oil
  • 4 large eggs, beaten
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 °F (175 °C). Grease a 9×13‑inch baking dish.
  2. In a large bowl, mix granulated sugar, brown sugar, beaten eggs, and vegetable oil until smooth.
  3. Stir in self‑rising flour and salt until just combined.
  4. Add vanilla extract and ground cinnamon; gently fold in chopped pecans.
  5. Pour batter into prepared baking dish and smooth the top.
  6. Bake for 30–35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out with just a few moist crumbs.
  7. Let cool in the pan for at least 15 minutes before slicing and serving.

Notes

  • If you don’t have self‑rising flour, use 1½ cups all‑purpose flour mixed with 1½ teaspoons baking powder and ½ teaspoon salt.
  • Feel free to swap pecans for walnuts or add chocolate chips, dried cranberries, or use coconut oil for different variations.
  • To prevent over-browning while baking, tent the top loosely with foil partway through baking if needed.
  • Store covered at room temperature for 2–3 days, in the fridge up to a week, or freeze slices wrapped for up to 2 months.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice