Sweet Alabama Pecan Bread

½ cup unsalted butter, melted

1 cup granulated sugar

½ cup brown sugar

2 large eggs

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1 cup buttermilk

1 ½ cups all-purpose flour

1 teaspoon baking powder

½ teaspoon baking soda

½ teaspoon salt

1 ½ cups chopped pecans, toasted

Preheat & Prepare: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and lightly flour a 9×5-inch loaf pan (or use parchment paper for easy removal).

Mix the Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the melted butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until well combined. Add the eggs, vanilla extract, and buttermilk, mixing until smooth.

Combine the Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.

Bring It Together: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring until just combined. Avoid overmixing, as it can make the bread too dense …