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Pecan Bread Recipe

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This Pecan Bread Recipe will make an excellent addition to any breakfast.
This Pecan Bread Recipe will make an excellent addition to any breakfast.
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1 loaf SERVINGS

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup butter
  • 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 2 teaspoons grated orange peel
  • 2 cups flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 3/4 cup orange juice
  • 1/2 cup coarsely chopped pecans
  • Whole pecans, optional

Directions

  • Preheat oven to 350 F. Grease a standard-size loaf pan; set aside.
  • In a large bowl, cream together butter and brown sugar with an electric mixer until light and fluffy. Beat in egg and orange peel.
  • In another large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder and salt.
  • With mixer set on low speed, alternately add dry ingredients and orange juice to creamed mixture, blending just until combined. Stir in chopped pecans.
  • Pour batter into prepared pan. Top with a sprinkling of whole pecans, if desired. Bake for about 50 minutes, or until bread tests done.Want more homemade bread recipes from the Capper’s Farmer editors? Read Homemade Quick Bread Recipes.
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