Go Back

Maple Pecan Bread

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups pecans
  • 2 1/2 cups whole wheat flour
  • 1 cup sugar can use white, sucanat, or even honey
  • 1 Tablespoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 3 eggs
  • 4 Tablespoons unsalted butter melted
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 3/4 cup pure maple syrup

Instructions

  • In a food processor, mix 3/4 cup of the pecans and 3/4 cup of flour, pulsing until finely ground.
  • In a mixing bowl, stir together the remaining flour, pecan flour mixture, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
  • Mix in eggs, melted butter, buttermilk, and maple syrup. Stir just until combined.
  • Fold in remaining pecans.
  • Pour in a greased 9 x 5 inch loaf pan.
  • Bake at 350° for about 30 minutes, then rotate the pan. Bake for 30 more minutes, then reduce oven temperature to 325°. Bake for 10 more minutes or so. Bread is done when edges begin to pull away from the pan.