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Brown Butter Maple Pecan Quick Bread

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 55 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Calories: 320

Ingredients
  

  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter
  • 1/2 cup pure maple syrup
  • 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 cup chopped pecans, toasted
  • 1/2 cup buttermilk

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan and line with parchment paper, leaving an overhang on two sides.
  2. In a small saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Cook, swirling occasionally, until butter turns golden brown and smells nutty, about 5-7 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
  3. In a large bowl, whisk together the browned butter, maple syrup, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon. Stir in the toasted pecans.
  5. Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients alternately with the buttermilk, stirring just until combined. Do not overmix.
  6. Pour batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top. Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  7. Let cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.