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Southern Peach Bread

Southern Peach Bread: A Sweet Slice of Summer Bliss

Southern Peach Bread is a delightful quick bread that captures the essence of summer with ripe peaches and warming spices.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 40 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: Southern
Calories: 200

Ingredients
  

For the Batter
  • 1 tablespoon Granulated Sugar for dusting the pan
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour for the base of the bread
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt to balance sweetness
  • 2 teaspoons Baking Powder essential for rising
  • 1 cup Light Brown Sugar for sweetness and moisture
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon warming spice
  • 1/4 teaspoon Ground Nutmeg complements the peaches
  • pinch Allspice adds complexity
  • pinch Ground Cloves enhances sweetness
  • 2 Eggs provides moisture and binds
  • 3/4 cup Vegetable Oil for tenderness
  • 1/4 cup Milk adds moisture
  • 1 1/2 cups Peaches peeled and chopped

Equipment

  • 9×5-inch loaf pan
  • Mixing bowls
  • Whisk
  • Spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan with butter, dusting with granulated sugar.
  2. In a large bowl, combine flour, salt, baking powder, and light brown sugar. Add spices and whisk until combined.
  3. In another bowl, whisk the eggs, then add vegetable oil and milk, mixing until smooth.
  4. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir gently until just combined; the batter should be slightly lumpy.
  5. Fold in the peaches gently, then transfer the batter to the prepared loaf pan.
  6. Bake in the preheated oven for 60-70 minutes until golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean.
  7. Cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 2gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 180mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 2IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 4mg

Notes

For the best texture, allow the bread to cool completely before slicing. Use fresh peaches for the best flavor.

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