Sweet Alabama Pecan Bread

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup buttermilk
• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup chopped pecans

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×13-inch baking pan or line it with parchment paper.
2. In a large bowl, whisk together the melted butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until smooth.
3. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
4. Mix in the buttermilk until well combined.
5. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
6. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing just until combined.
7. Fold in the chopped pecans.
8. Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and spread it evenly.
9. Bake for 35–40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
10. Allow to cool in the pan for about 15 minutes before slicing and serving.