Description
This Southern Peach Bread recipe offers a moist, tender quick bread bursting with the juicy sweetness of fresh peaches and the warm aroma of cinnamon. Perfect for breakfast, snack time, or dessert, it combines simple pantry staples with fresh fruit for a nostalgic Southern treat that’s easy to prepare and irresistible to eat.
Ingredients
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Fruit
- 2 cups fresh ripe peaches, diced
Dry Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a standard loaf pan thoroughly to prevent sticking and set aside.
- Prepare Peaches: Dice the fresh ripe peaches into small pieces to incorporate evenly throughout the bread.
- 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. Whisk these ingredients together to ensure even distribution of leavening agents and spices.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract until smooth and well combined.
- Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients: Gradually pour the wet mixture into the bowl with dry ingredients, stirring gently and only until the batter is just combined; overmixing can make the bread tough.
- Fold in Peaches: Carefully fold the diced peaches into the batter, distributing them evenly without breaking them down.
- Transfer to Pan: Pour the batter into the greased loaf pan, smoothing the top with a spatula.
- Bake: Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake for 50 to 60 minutes. Check doneness by inserting a toothpick in the center; it should come out clean or with a few moist crumbs.
- Cool: Allow the bread to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing for the best texture and flavor.
Notes
- Use ripe peaches for maximum natural sweetness and moisture in the bread.
- If fresh peaches are not in season, canned peaches can be substituted but be sure to drain them well to avoid extra moisture.
- Add chopped pecans or walnuts to the batter for a crunchy texture if desired.
- For added sweetness and a pretty finish, drizzle the cooled bread with a simple powdered sugar glaze.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approx. 1/8 of loaf)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
