Savor the taste and aroma of naturally sweet pecans paired with citrus and spices. Pair it with a side of fresh fruit at breakfast or have it with tea for a delicious afternoon snack.
1 3/4 cups light spelt or whole wheat pastry flour (see recipe notes)
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon fine salt
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
2/3 cup coconut sugar or light or dark brown sugar (to taste)
Zest and juice of 2 oranges (about 1/2 cup juice)
6 tablespoons pecan oil or vegetable oil (such as safflower, grapeseed, coconut, or refined avocado)
1/2 cup cold water
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. and lightly oil a rectangular loaf pan.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour(s), baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, and sugar.
In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the orange zest, juice, oil, and water. Add these wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and stir until they’re just evenly combined (a few clumps are fine). Fold in 1/2 cup pecan pieces. Pour the batter into your prepared loaf, then sprinkle the remaining 1/4 cup pecan pieces on top.
Bake the loaf for 35 to 40 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and set. Allow it to cool for 15 minutes before removing the loaf from the pan, then transfer it to a wire rack. Allow it to cool to room temperature before slicing and serving.
Recipe Note: You may also use unbleached, all purpose flour, or a combination of AP & whole wheat
Nutrition facts
Calories
180
Fat
10g
Sat Fat
1g
Sodium
180mg
Carbs
22g
Fiber
3g
Protein
2g
Meet Kristen
Hi! My name is Kristen Millican and I am so glad you have stopped by! Our family has been harvesting and selling pecans since 1888. I love sharing my favorite pecan recipes, stories about life on our pecan farm, and so much more!
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