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pecan bread on a wire rack with 2 slices cut

Pecan Cinnamon Bread

Rosemary Molloy
Pecan Cinnamon Bread is an easy recipe that has a brown sugar pecan topping and a layer of pecans baked inside. It's easy to make and perfect for breakfast.
5 from 2 votes
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Course Breakfast, quick breads, Snack
Cuisine American
Servings 16 slices
Calories 149 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 1/2 cups all purpose flour (195 grams)
  • 1 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 1/4 cup butter (softened) (52 grams)
  • 1 cup sugar (200 grams)
  • 1 large egg (room temperature)
  • 1/2 cup milk (room temperature) (120 grams)

TOPPING

  • 1/3 cup pecans (coarsely chopped) (42 grams)
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 3 tablespoons brown sugar

*Room Temperature remove from fridge 45 minutes before using.

    Instructions
     

    • Pre-heat oven to 350F (180C). Grease and flour a 9 x 5 inch (22x12 cm) loaf pan.

    TOPPING

    • In a small bowl mix together the pecans, cinnamon and sugar, set aside.

    PECAN BREAD

    • In a medium bowl whisk together the flour, baking powder and salt, set aside.
    • In a large bowl on medium / low speed beat the butter and sugar (add the sugar a little at a time beating between additions), add the egg and beat for 3-4 minutes or until light.
    • Add the flour mixture alternately with the milk to the creamed mixture mixing with a wooden spoon, do not over mix, mix just to combine.
    • Spoon half the batter into the prepared loaf pan, top with half the topping, add remaining batter and top with remaining topping. Bake for approximately 30-40 minutes or until toothpick comes out clean. Let cool, then move to a wire rack. Enjoy!

    Nutrition

    Calories: 149kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 2gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 22mgSodium: 77mgPotassium: 39mgFiber: 1gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 120IUCalcium: 40mgIron: 1mg
    Keyword cinnamon pecan bread, homemade pecan loaf
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