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Easy Maple Pecan Bread Recipe

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  • Author: Chef
  • Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
  • Yield: 1 loaf (8–10 slices)
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

This Easy Maple Pecan Bread is a moist and tender quick bread bursting with warm maple syrup flavor and studded with toasted crunchy pecans. Perfect for a cozy breakfast, brunch, or a sweet treat any time of day, this simple recipe combines comforting fall spices with the natural sweetness of real maple syrup for a delicious homemade bread that’s quick to prepare and delightful to enjoy.

Ingredients

Dry Ingredients

  • 1½ cups all-purpose flour
  • ¾ cup brown sugar
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Wet Ingredients

  • ½ cup unsalted butter, melted and cooled
  • 2 large eggs
  • ½ cup pure maple syrup
  • ½ cup milk or buttermilk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Add-ins

  • 1 cup chopped pecans

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan and line it with parchment paper or lightly flour to prevent sticking.
  2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, brown sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and ground cinnamon until well combined.
  3. Combine Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk the melted and cooled unsalted butter with the eggs, pure maple syrup, milk (or buttermilk), and vanilla extract until smooth and well blended.
  4. Combine Wet and Dry: Pour the wet ingredients into the bowl of dry ingredients and stir gently just until the mixture is combined. Be careful not to overmix to keep the bread tender.
  5. Add Pecans: Fold in the chopped pecans evenly throughout the batter to distribute the crunch and flavor.
  6. Fill Pan and Bake: Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan, smoothing the top with a spatula. Bake in the preheated oven for 50–55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  7. Cool the Bread: Allow the bread to cool in the pan for 10 minutes to set, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing and serving.

Notes

  • For deeper flavor, toast pecans lightly before folding them into the batter.
  • Use real pure maple syrup for authentic flavor; avoid pancake syrups which lack the true richness.
  • If the top loaf browns too quickly during baking, tent it loosely with aluminum foil to prevent burning.
  • Store bread at room temperature, wrapped, for up to 2 days or refrigerate for up to 5 days to maintain freshness.
  • This bread freezes well when wrapped tightly for up to 2 months; thaw before serving.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 55 minutes
  • Category: Dessert, Breakfast
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Find it online: https://kitchenmartha.com/easy-maple-pecan-bread-recipe/