Peach Bread
Peach Bread is a moist, fruity, and flavorful loaf that celebrates the natural sweetness of ripe peaches. Perfect for breakfast, dessert, or an afternoon snack, this bread combines the juicy goodness of peaches with warm spices like cinnamon for a comforting treat. Whether fresh or canned peaches are on hand, this recipe is simple to make and brings a taste of summer to your table all year round.
Equipment
- Mixing bowls
- Whisk
- Measuring cups and spoons
- - Wooden spoon or spatula
- - Loaf pan (9x5 inch)
- - Non-stick spray or parchment paper
- - Cooling rack
Ingredients
- - 2 cups all-purpose flour
- - 1 teaspoon baking powder
- - ½ teaspoon baking soda
- - ½ teaspoon salt
- - 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- - ½ cup unsalted butter softened
- - 1 cup granulated sugar
- - 2 large eggs
- - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- - ½ cup sour cream or plain yogurt
- - 1 ½ cups diced peaches fresh, frozen, or canned, drained
- - Optional: ½ cup chopped nuts pecans or walnuts
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan with non-stick spray or line it with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
- In a large bowl, cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
- Mix in the sour cream until smooth. Gradually add the dry ingredients, mixing until just combined. Avoid overmixing.
- Gently fold in the diced peaches and nuts, if using.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow the bread to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a cooling rack to cool completely.