Fresh Peach Bread
A delicious peach bread infused with the sweetness of fresh peaches, perfect for summer.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Total Time: 75 minutes
- Yield: 1 loaf (about 8 servings) 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- ⅓ cup butter, room temperature
- ¾ cup sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- ⅓ cup buttermilk
- 2¼ cups self-rising flour
- 2–3 peaches, peeled and pureed
- 2–3 peaches, peeled and diced
- ½ cup chopped pecans, toasted (optional)
- 1 cup confectioners sugar
- ½ teaspoon vanilla (for glaze)
- 1–2 tablespoons milk (for glaze)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.
- Combine the butter and sugar in a large mixing bowl, creaming them until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs and vanilla, beating until fully incorporated.
- Pour in the buttermilk and mix until just combined.
- Gradually add the self-rising flour, mixing until just combined.
- Fold in the pureed and diced peaches, along with the toasted pecans if using.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake for 55-65 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack. While cooling, whisk together the confectioners sugar, ½ teaspoon vanilla, and 1-2 tablespoons of milk for the glaze, then drizzle it over the cooled bread.
Notes
For a vegan option, substitute eggs with flax eggs and butter with a vegan alternative. You can use frozen peaches, just thaw and drain before using.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: peach bread, summer dessert, easy baking, nostalgic recipe