Southern Peach Bread Recipe
Nothing captures the essence of a Southern summer like a slice of warm, moist Southern Peach Bread. This easy summer breakfast treat is bursting with juicy, ripe peaches and warm cinnamon, filling your kitchen with an irresistible aroma. After extensive testing, I’ve perfected this recipe to ensure a tender crumb that stays deliciously moist for days, making it a reliable staple for brunches or a sweet afternoon snack.
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Ingredients
- Fresh Peaches – ripe and juicy for natural sweetness
- All-Purpose Flour – provides structure and a soft crumb
- Granulated Sugar – sweetens the bread
- Brown Sugar – adds depth and a hint of caramel
- Baking Powder – helps the bread rise
- Baking Soda – works with the acid to leaven the bread
- Cinnamon – adds a warm, comforting flavor
- Vanilla Extract – enhances the sweetness
- Eggs – bind the ingredients and add moisture
- Milk – keeps the crumb tender
- Vegetable Oil – ensures the bread stays moist
- Salt – balances the sweetness
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a loaf pan.
- Dice fresh peaches and set aside.
- In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, brown sugar, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, whisk eggs, milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract.
- Gradually mix wet ingredients into dry ingredients, stirring until just combined.
- Fold in the diced peaches gently.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Let cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
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