Southern Peach Bread
- 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
- 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.
