Ingredients
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- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup chopped pecans
Instructions
- Cream together sugar and butter in a mixing bowl.
- Add eggs and vanilla extract, mixing until well combined.
- Combine the dry ingredients: flour, baking soda, and salt in a separate bowl.
- Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet mixture.
- Fold in the chopped pecans.
- Pour the batter into a greased loaf pan.
- Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 45 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool for 10 minutes before slicing.
Notes
For best flavor, use fresh, unsalted pecans and store any leftovers in an airtight container.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg