Southern Peach Bread
A delightful cake-like loaf packed with juicy peaches, perfect for evoking the spirit of Southern summers.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Total Time: 75 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups fresh peaches, peeled and diced
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Prepare your baking pan by greasing a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
- Mix your dry ingredients by whisking together flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy.
- Add in the eggs, one at a time, then add the vanilla extract.
- Combine the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
- Fold in the diced peaches and walnuts gently.
- Pour the batter into your prepared loaf pan.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool the bread for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack.
Notes
Enjoy warm slices with a dollop of whipped cream or vanilla ice cream for a delightful treat.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2.5g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: peach bread, Southern dessert, summer baking, fruit bread, nostalgia recipe
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