Southern Peach Bread
A moist and flavorful bread filled with fresh peaches and warm spices, perfect for breakfast or a snack.
Ingredients
- 2 cups Fresh Peaches ripe and juicy for natural sweetness
- 2 cups All-Purpose Flour provides structure and a soft crumb
- 1 cup Granulated Sugar sweetens the bread
- ½ cup Brown Sugar adds depth and a hint of caramel
- 1 tsp Baking Powder helps the bread rise
- 1 tsp Baking Soda works with the acid to leaven the bread
- 1 tsp Cinnamon adds a warm, comforting flavor
- 1 tsp Vanilla Extract enhances the sweetness
- 2 large Eggs bind the ingredients and add moisture
- 1 cup Milk keeps the crumb tender
- ½ cup Vegetable Oil ensures the bread stays moist
- ½ tsp Salt balances the sweetness
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a loaf pan.
- Dice fresh peaches and set aside.
- Combine flour, sugar, brown sugar, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt in a large bowl.
- Whisk eggs, milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract in a separate bowl, then mix into dry ingredients until just combined.
- Fold in diced peaches, pour batter into the loaf pan, and bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
Notes
Use ripe peaches for the best flavor. Let the bread cool completely before slicing for clean cuts.