Southern Peach Bread Recipe: A Slice of Summer Bliss Recipe
This Southern Peach Bread recipe is a delightful way to enjoy the sweet and juicy flavors of fresh peaches baked into a moist, tender loaf. Perfect for breakfast or a snack, this quick bread combines the freshness of stone fruits with a rich yet light texture, offering a slice of summer bliss any time of year.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 55-65 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 25 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern American
Ingredients
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Fruits
- 2 cups Fresh peaches, diced (Substitute with nectarines or other stone fruits if necessary.)
Wet Ingredients
- 1/2 cup Vegetable oil (Can be replaced with melted butter for a richer flavor.)
- 1 cup Sugar (Brown sugar can be used for a deeper flavor.)
- 2 large Eggs (May substitute with flax eggs for a vegan option.)
- 1/2 cup Sour cream (Greek yogurt can work as a substitute.)
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract (Almond extract is a great alternative.)
Dry Ingredients
- 2 cups All-purpose flour (Whole wheat flour can be substituted.)
- 1 teaspoon Baking soda (Ensure it is fresh for proper rise.)
- 1/2 teaspoon Salt (Leave out if on a sodium-restricted diet.)
Instructions
- Preheat oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to ensure it is ready to bake the bread evenly.
- Prepare pan: Grease a 9×5 inch loaf pan generously with cooking spray or butter to prevent sticking.
- Mix dry ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt to distribute the leavening agent evenly.
- Combine wet ingredients: In another bowl, combine the vegetable oil, sugar, eggs, sour cream, and vanilla extract until smooth and well blended.
- Combine wet and dry: Gently pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and mix until just combined to avoid overmixing, which can toughen the bread.
- Fold in peaches: Carefully fold in the diced peaches so they are evenly distributed throughout the batter.
- Fill pan: Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan, smoothing the top to ensure even baking.
- Bake: Bake for 55-65 minutes. Test doneness by inserting a toothpick into the center; if it comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs, the bread is done.
- Cool: Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely. This helps the bread set and prevents it from becoming soggy.
Notes
- Use ripe but firm peaches to prevent excess moisture in the batter.
- For a vegan version, substitute eggs with flax eggs and sour cream with plant-based yogurt.
- Brown sugar can add a caramel-like depth of flavor instead of white sugar.
- Adjust salt quantity or omit if on a sodium-restricted diet.
- Check baking time as ovens vary; start checking at 55 minutes.
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