Description
Indulge in the sweet, Southern flavors of this moist and flavorful Southern Peach Bread. Packed with juicy peaches and a hint of cinnamon, this easy-to-make bread is perfect for breakfast or as a delightful dessert.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup light brown sugar (packed)
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Wet Ingredients:
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Additional Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 cups peeled and diced ripe peaches (fresh or canned and well-drained)
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans (optional)
- 1 tablespoon flour (for dusting peaches and pecans)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F and grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
- Prepare Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugars, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In another bowl, beat the eggs, then add the oil, sour cream, and vanilla extract, mixing until smooth.
- Coat Peaches and Pecans: Toss the diced peaches and pecans in flour to prevent sinking in the batter.
- Combine Ingredients: Mix wet and dry ingredients until just combined. Fold in floured peaches and pecans.
- Bake: Pour the batter into the loaf pan and bake for 55–65 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool and Serve: Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Enhance with nutmeg or walnuts for extra flavor.
- Freezes well—wrap tightly for up to 3 months.
- Ensure canned peaches are well-drained to avoid excess moisture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 190mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
