Description
Look, I’ve made a LOT of breads in my time, but this one? This one’s different. It’s got this perfect balance of sweet honey, rich butter, and those amazing Alabama pecans that just make your whole kitchen smell like heaven. The bread itself is tender and moist (sorry, I know people hate that word, but there’s no better way to describe it), and that honey butter glaze? Don’t even get me started. It’s the kind of bread that makes people beg for the recipe, and honestly, I’m not even mad about it.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Bread:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour (don’t get fancy with bread flour here – regular works perfectly)
- 1 cup granulated sugar (because we’re not holding back)
- 1/2 cup packed brown sugar (the darker the better for that molasses flavor)
- 1 tablespoon baking powder (check the date – old baking powder makes sad bread)
- 1 teaspoon salt (don’t skip this – it makes all the flavors pop)
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon (adds warmth without being overpowering)
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted (the real stuff, not margarine)
- 1/2 cup whole milk (2% works too, but whole milk makes it richer)
- 1/3 cup honey (use the good local stuff if you can get it)
- 2 large eggs, room temperature (take them out about an hour before baking)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (pure vanilla, not the fake stuff)
- 1 1/2 cups Alabama pecans, roughly chopped (or whatever good pecans you can find)
For the Honey Butter Glaze:
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter (again, the real deal)
- 1/4 cup honey (same good stuff as before)
- Pinch of salt (just a tiny one)
- 1 tablespoon heavy cream or milk (makes it smooth and gorgeous)
For the Topping:
- Extra chopped pecans (about 1/2 cup)
- A drizzle more honey if you’re feeling fancy