Juicy Peach Bread
A delightful peach bread recipe that captures the essence of summer with juicy pieces of peach in every slice.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 70 minutes
- Total Time: 85 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups diced fresh peaches (or canned peaches, drained)
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
- Mix together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon in a large bowl.
- Cream the melted butter and sugar in another bowl until smooth and creamy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, and then stir in the vanilla extract.
- Combine the dry mixture with the wet mixture gently until just combined.
- Add the diced peaches, folding them into the batter.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake for 60–70 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool the bread in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
To add a nutty flavor, consider mixing in chopped walnuts or pecans. For a spiced version, add cardamom or a hint of clove.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: peach bread, summer dessert, baking, comfort food, quick bread