Butter Pecan Tea Bread

Delight your taste buds with this irresistibly tender Butter Pecan Tea Bread, a perfect blend of nutty richness and buttery sweetness. This quick bread recipe features lightly toasted pecans, adding a fragrant crunch to every slice, and a buttery, velvety crumb that pairs beautifully with your favorite hot beverage. Crafted from pantry staples like all-purpose flour, brown sugar, and whole milk, this tea bread comes together in just over an hour, making it an easy yet impressive treat. The addition of vanilla extract enhances its warm, cozy flavors, while the toasting of the pecans in butter adds a luxurious depth that sets this loaf apart. Serve it as a breakfast indulgence, an afternoon snack, or a dessert centerpiece—this Butter Pecan Tea Bread is the ultimate comfort food for any occasion.

Nutriscore Rating: 47/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:55 mins

Total Time:75 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 113 grams unsalted butter
• 150 grams light brown sugar
• 50 grams granulated sugar
• 2 pieces large eggs
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 250 grams all-purpose flour
• 1.5 teaspoons baking powder
• 0.5 teaspoons salt
• 120 milliliters whole milk
• 100 grams pecan halves, chopped
• 14 grams unsalted butter (for toasting pecans)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 175°C (350°F) and lightly grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan with butter or non-stick spray. Line it with parchment paper for easy removal.

Step 2

In a small skillet, melt 14 grams of butter over medium heat. Add the chopped pecans and toast them for 3-5 minutes, stirring frequently, until fragrant. Remove from heat and set aside to cool.

Step 3

In a large bowl, cream together the butter (113 grams), light brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes using a hand or stand mixer.

Step 4

Beat in the eggs, one at a time, ensuring each is fully incorporated before adding the next. Mix in the vanilla extract.

Step 5

In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt.

Step 6

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with the milk. Start and end with the dry ingredients, mixing just until combined. Do not overmix.

Step 7

Fold in the toasted pecans gently with a spatula, ensuring they are evenly distributed throughout the batter.

Step 8

Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top with a spatula.

Step 9

Bake in the preheated oven for 50-55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

Step 10

Remove the bread from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	919.1 grams (919.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3535

Total Fat 196.20g	252%
Saturated Fat 75.90g	380%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.10g
Cholesterol 668mg	223%
Sodium 2100mg	91%
Total Carbohydrate 417.00g	152%
Dietary Fiber 17.50g	63%
Total Sugars 211.10g
Protein 53.50g	107%

Vitamin D 144IU	718%
Calcium 436mg	34%
Iron 17mg	92%
Potassium 1239mg	26%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 48.4%

Protein: 5.9%

Carbs: 45.7%