Description
This Southern Peach Bread is a moist and flavorful quick bread bursting with juicy fresh peaches and warm cinnamon spice. Perfect for breakfast or a sweet snack, it combines tender crumb with natural sweetness from the peaches and sugars, featuring a hint of vanilla and spice for comforting Southern charm.
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Peach Bread Ingredients
- 2 cups fresh ripe peaches, diced
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/3 cup vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a standard loaf pan to prevent sticking and ensure easy removal of the bread after baking.
- Dice Peaches: Peel if desired, then dice fresh ripe peaches into small pieces and set them aside to be folded into the batter later.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, brown sugar, baking powder, baking soda, ground cinnamon, and salt. Stir these together until evenly distributed.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
- Form the Batter: Gradually pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients, gently stirring until just combined to avoid overmixing which can make the bread tough.
- Fold in Peaches: Carefully fold the diced peaches into the batter, distributing them evenly throughout without breaking them down too much.
- Pour Batter and Bake: Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan, spreading it out evenly. Place in the preheated oven and bake for 50-60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool: Allow the bread to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely for best texture and slicing.
Notes
- Use ripe peaches for optimal natural sweetness and juiciness.
- If fresh peaches are unavailable, canned peaches can be substituted but be sure to drain them thoroughly to avoid excess moisture.
- Add 1/2 cup chopped pecans or walnuts to the batter for a delightful crunchy texture.
- Consider drizzling with a simple powdered sugar glaze to enhance the sweetness and presentation.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/8 of loaf)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
