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Butter Pecan Bread

By Diana Rattray, About.com

Butter pecan bread is a quick bread made with cinnamon, brown sugar, buttermilk and butter, along with chopped pecans.

Cook Time: 50 minutes

Ingredients:

  • 2 1/4 cups sifted all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 1 cup light brown sugar, packed
  • 1 egg, beaten
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 2 tablespoons melted butter
  • 1 cup chopped pecans

Preparation:

Sift together the flour, baking powder, soda, salt, and spices; blend in brown sugar.

Combine egg, buttermilk, and butter; add to flour mixture, stirring to blend well. Stir in chopped nuts. Turn batter into a greased and floured 9x5x3-inch loaf pan. Bake at 350° for 45 to 50 minutes, or until a wooden pick or cake tester inserted in center comes out clean.

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