Description
Scrumptious pecan delight honey bread emerges as a Southern comfort classic with deep nutty flavors. Warm spices and sweet honey create a perfect companion for morning coffee or afternoon tea.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large eggs, beaten
- 1 cup (240 ml) vegetable oil
- 2 cups (240 g) pecans, finely chopped
- 1 ½ cups (180 g) self-rising flour
- 1 cup (200 g) granulated sugar
- 1 cup (220 g) brown sugar
- ¼ cup (60 ml) honey
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ¼ tsp salt
- 2 tbsps (30 ml) melted butter
Instructions
- Oven Preparation: Heat the oven to 350F (175C) and generously grease a 9×13-inch baking dish to ensure effortless bread removal.
- Wet Ingredient Fusion: Vigorously whisk granulated sugar, brown sugar, eggs, and vegetable oil in a large mixing bowl until the mixture transforms into a silky, uniform emulsion.
- Dry Ingredient Integration: Delicately fold self-rising flour and salt into the sugar blend, using gentle strokes to maintain the batter’s airy consistency and prevent dense texture.
- Flavor Enrichment: Incorporate vanilla extract, golden honey, and melted butter, stirring until the ingredients meld into a harmonious, aromatic mixture.
- Pecan Distribution: Sprinkle chopped pecans evenly throughout the batter, ensuring a balanced nutty crunch in every slice.
- Baking Process: Pour the batter into the prepared dish, smoothing the surface for uniform baking, and place in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes until a toothpick reveals minimal moist crumbs.
- Cooling and Serving: Let the bread rest in the baking dish for 15 minutes, allowing it to set and cool, then slice and serve the luscious Pecan Delight Honey Bread.
Notes
- Measure Precisely: Use exact measurements for flour, sugar, and honey to maintain the bread’s delicate balance and ensure consistent texture.
- Pecan Placement: Gently fold pecans into the batter to prevent sinking, ensuring an even distribution of nutty crunch throughout the bread.
- Toothpick Test: Check doneness by inserting a toothpick at the center – a few moist crumbs indicate perfect moisture, while a completely clean pick suggests potential dryness.
- Cooling Technique: Let the bread rest in the pan for exactly 15 minutes to stabilize structure and prevent crumbling when slicing, creating clean, beautiful cuts.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 13
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 34 g
- Sodium: 90 mg
- Fat: 27 g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 22 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 48 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg