Moist, tender, and loaded with crunchy pecans, this Southern-style pecan bread is perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a sweet snack. Drizzled with a vanilla glaze, it’s irresistible with coffee or tea!
✨ Why You’ll Love This Recipe
✔ Loaded with pecans – Toasty, buttery crunch in every bite
✔ Perfectly sweet – Not too rich, just right
✔ Easy to make – No mixer needed
✔ Great for gifting – Wrapped in parchment, it’s a heartfelt present
For the Bread
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup chopped pecans (toasted for extra flavor)
1 cup granulated sugar
½ cup brown sugar
1 tsp baking powder
½ tsp baking soda
½ tsp salt
2 eggs, room temperature
1 cup buttermilk (or 1 cup milk + 1 tbsp vinegar)
½ cup melted butter (or vegetable oil)
1 tsp vanilla extract
For the Vanilla Glaze (Optional)
1 cup powdered sugar
2-3 tbsp milk
½ tsp vanilla extract
Prep & Preheat
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
Toast pecans in a dry skillet over medium heat for 3-4 mins, stirring often, until fragrant.
2. Mix Dry Ingredients
In a large bowl, whisk flour, sugars, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
Stir in toasted pecans.
3. Combine Wet Ingredients
In another bowl, whisk eggs, buttermilk, melted butter, and vanilla.
4. Make the Batter
Pour wet ingredients into dry, stirring just until combined (don’t overmix!).
5. Bake to Perfection
Pour batter into the loaf pan.
Bake 50-60 mins until a toothpick comes out clean.
Cool 10 mins in pan, then transfer to a wire rack.
6. Glaze & Serve
Whisk powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla until smooth.
Drizzle over cooled bread.
Slice and enjoy