Description
Southern Peach Bread is a delightful quick bread that captures the essence of summer with its moist texture and the natural sweetness of ripe peaches. This easy-to-make recipe is perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a sweet snack any time of day. The combination of warm spices and juicy fruit creates a flavor-packed loaf that is sure to impress friends and family alike. Whether served plain or with toppings, every slice is a treat that showcases the vibrant flavors of fresh peaches. Enjoy this versatile bread as part of your meal prep or share it at gatherings for a deliciously memorable experience.
Ingredients
- All-purpose flour
- Granulated sugar
- Brown sugar
- Baking powder
- Baking soda
- Cinnamon
- Salt
- Fresh peaches
- Vanilla extract
- Eggs
- Milk
- Vegetable oil
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350ยฐF (175ยฐC) and grease a loaf pan.
- Dice fresh peaches and set aside.
- In a large bowl, mix flour, granulated sugar, brown sugar, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt until combined.
- In another bowl, whisk eggs, milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Gradually add wet ingredients to dry ingredients; stir gently until just combined.
- Fold in diced peaches carefully.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake for 50-60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Allow to cool for 10 minutes in the pan before transferring to a wire rack.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: Choose ripe peaches for maximum flavor and moisture. Avoid overmixing the batter to keep your bread light and fluffy. Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.