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Southern Peach Bread

Sliced Southern Peach Bread on a wooden board, surrounded by fresh peach slices and a dollop of cream.

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Southern Peach Bread is a moist and flavorful quick bread made with fresh peaches, warm spices, and a tender crumb. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a sweet treat any time of the day.

  • Author: Emily
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 60 minutes
  • Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Southern
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Ingredients

  • Fresh Peaches – ripe and juicy for natural sweetness
  • All-Purpose Flour – provides structure and a soft crumb
  • Granulated Sugar – sweetens the bread
  • Brown Sugar – adds depth and a hint of caramel
  • Baking Powder – helps the bread rise
  • Baking Soda – works with the acid to leaven the bread
  • Cinnamon – adds a warm, comforting flavor
  • Vanilla Extract – enhances the sweetness
  • Eggs – bind the ingredients and add moisture
  • Milk – keeps the crumb tender
  • Vegetable Oil – ensures the bread stays moist
  • Salt – balances the sweetness

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a loaf pan.
  2. Dice fresh peaches and set aside.
  3. In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, brown sugar, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk eggs, milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract.
  5. Gradually mix wet ingredients into dry ingredients, stirring until just combined.
  6. Fold in the diced peaches gently.
  7. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan.
  8. Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
  9. Let cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

  • Use ripe peaches for the best flavor and moisture.
  • Substitute canned peaches when fresh are not available, but drain well.
  • Add chopped pecans or walnuts for a crunchy texture.
  • Drizzle with a simple powdered sugar glaze for added sweetness.