Apple Praline Bread

Directions

1. 1
   Mix together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a medium mixing bowl.
2. 2
   In a large mixing bowl, combine sugar, sour cream, eggs, and vanilla.
3. 3
   Mix with an electric mixer on low speed until well blended.
4. 4
   Beat on medium speed for 2 minutes.
5. 5
   Add flour mixture, to creamed mixture, beating on low speed until blended.
6. 6
   Stir in apples and 1/2 cup of pecans.
7. 7
   Spread batter into a greased 9x5 inch loaf pan.
8. 8
   Sprinkle with remaining pecans; press lightly into batter.
9. 9
   Bake at 350 degrees for 55-60 minutes or until tests done.
10. 10
    May need to cover bread loosely with foil the last 10 minutes of baking to prevent overbrowning.
11. 11
    Cool in pan on a wire rack for 10 minutes.
12. 12
    Remove bread from pan.
13. 13
    In a small saucepan, add butter and brown sugar.
14. 14
    Stir over medium heat until mixture begins to boil.
15. 15
    Reduce heat and boil gently for 1 minute.
16. 16
    Drizzle brown sugar mixture over top of bread; cool.