Laager Rooibos Sweet Alabama Pecan Bread

Ingredients:

For the Pecan Bread

• 3/4 cup brown sugar
• 1/2 cup butter
• 1 cup sour cream
• 4 large eggs
• 1/2 cup Laager Rooibos syrup
• 2 cups self-rising flour
• 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
• 2 cups chopped pecans
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/2 cup shredded coconut
• 1/2 cup dark chocolate chips
• 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon

For the Rooibos Syrup 

• 1 cup water
• 2 Laager Pure Rooibos teabags
• 2 cups sugar

Method

For the Pecan Bread:

1. Preheat your oven to 175°C and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
2. In a large mixing bowl, cream the butter and brown sugar together until smooth.
3. Add egg one at a time, mixing thoroughly after each addition. Fold in the sour cream and the Rooibos syrup until silky.
4. Gradually add self-rising flour, cinnamon, and vanilla extract. Mix until fully incorporated.
5. Fold in the chopped pecans, coconut, and dark chocolate chips.
6. Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish, spreading it evenly.
7. Bake for 40-50 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the centre comes out clean.
8. Allow the bread to cool before slicing and serving.

For the Rooibos Syrup: 

1. Simmer all the ingredients together in a saucepan until the mixture reduces to half and thickens. Discard teabags. Cool and store in the fridge until ready to use.