Description
A soft, fruity quick bread bursting with fresh diced peaches and infused with a warm vanilla aroma. This peach bread offers a delightful moist texture and natural sweetness, making it an ideal treat for summer mornings or a charming dessert option.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1½ cups diced fresh peaches
- ½ cup melted butter or oil
- ¾ cup sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Dry Ingredients
- 1¾ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a loaf pan to prepare it for baking.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a mixing bowl, combine the melted butter or oil with sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract. Whisk until the mixture is smooth and well incorporated.
- Add Dry Ingredients: Gradually stir in the flour, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon into the wet mixture until just combined, avoiding overmixing to maintain bread tenderness.
- Fold in Peaches: Gently fold the diced fresh peaches into the batter, ensuring they are evenly distributed without breaking down.
- Pour Batter: Transfer the batter into the prepared loaf pan, spreading it evenly.
- Bake Bread: Place the pan in the oven and bake for 50–60 minutes, or until the bread turns golden on top and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool Before Slicing: Remove the bread from the oven and allow it to cool completely in the pan before slicing to maintain its shape and texture.
Notes
- Use ripe but firm peaches to prevent excess moisture in the batter and preserve texture.
- For added crunch, consider folding chopped pecans into the batter before baking.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 55 mins
- Category: Dessert / Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
