Good to the Last Crumb

Slice into this pecan-filled loaf with a decadent glaze

- photograph by VICTOR PROTASIO

Butter-Pecan Bread

ACTIVE 30 MIN. - TOTAL 2 HOURS, 45 MIN., PLUS 3 HOURS COOLING

SERVES 10

1 cup unsalted butter

Baking spray

2 large eggs, at room temperature

1 large egg yolk, at room temperature

¾ cup sour cream, at room temperature

¾ cup packed dark brown sugar

⅓ cup granulated sugar

2 tsp. vanilla extract

1¼ tsp. kosher salt

1⅔ cups all-purpose flour

1½ tsp. baking powder

½ cup, plus 3 Tbsp. chopped pecans, divided