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