The tale of Sweet Alabama Pecanbread weaves through the heart of Southern baking traditions, where simplicity meets indulgence, and family recipes are treasured like well-worn quilts. It’s a story of warm kitchens filled with the aroma of toasted pecans and caramelized sugar, a reminder of gatherings where the dessert table claimed the spotlight. Crafting this pecanbread is akin to painting with the rich, earthy tones of the South, each ingredient a brushstroke contributing to a masterpiece of flavors. Here’s how you bring this cherished tradition into your own kitchen.
Ingredients:
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 4 eggs, beaten
- 1 cup oil
- 1 1/2 cups self-rising flour
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 2 cups pecans, finely chopped