Bourbon-Pecan Bread

Directions

1. 1
   Beat butter at medium speed with an electric mixer until creamy.
2. 2
   Gradually add sugar, beating well.
3. 3
   Add egg, beating well.
4. 4
   Combine milk and 1/2 cup bourbon.
5. 5
   Combine flour, baking powder and salt.
6. 6
   Add to butter mixture alternately with milk mixture, beginning and ending with flour mixture.
7. 7
   Stir in 1 1/4 cups pecans and orange rind.
8. 8
   Spoon batter into a greased and floured 9 x 5 x 3-inch loaf pan.
9. 9
   Sprinkle with remaining pecans. Bake at 350° for 1 hour and 10 minutes.
10. 10
    Drizzle with 2 tablespoons bourbon.
11. 11
    Cool in pan on a wire rack.