Description
Southern Peach Bread brings summer’s sweetness right to your kitchen table with juicy peaches and a tender crumb that whispers comfort. Baked with simple ingredients and pure Southern charm, this quick bread delivers pure pleasure in every delightful slice.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup diced fresh peaches
Supporting Wet Ingredients:
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 2 eggs
- ½ cup sour cream
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
Leavening and Seasoning:
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Warm the oven to 350F (175C) and prepare a 9×5-inch loaf pan by coating it with cooking spray or lining with parchment paper.
- Whisk 1 cup sugar (200g), ½ cup vegetable oil (120ml), 2 eggs, and ½ tsp vanilla extract in a large mixing bowl until the mixture turns creamy and pale.
- In a separate bowl, combine 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour (180g), ½ tsp baking soda, and ½ tsp salt. Gently fold these dry ingredients into the wet mixture, stirring just until blended.
- Incorporate ½ cup sour cream (120g) into the batter, ensuring a smooth and even consistency.
- Carefully fold in 1 cup diced fresh peaches, distributing the fruit chunks evenly throughout the batter without overmixing.
- Transfer the batter to the prepared loaf pan, spreading it smoothly. Optional: Arrange a few extra peach slices on top for a decorative touch.
- Slide the pan into the preheated oven and bake for 55-60 minutes. Check for doneness by inserting a toothpick into the center – it should come out clean.
- Remove the bread from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Always use ripe, juicy peaches for the most flavor and natural sweetness in your bread.
- Gently fold peaches into the batter to keep their shape and prevent them from turning mushy during mixing.
- Let the bread cool completely before slicing to help it set and maintain a tender, moist texture.
- For a gluten-free version, swap wheat flour with a cup-for-cup gluten-free flour blend and add a teaspoon of xanthan gum for better structure.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 55-60 minutes
- Category: Breads
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 267 kcal
- Sugar: 22 g
- Sodium: 167 mg
- Fat: 13 g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 34 g
- Fiber: 1.2 g
- Protein: 3.4 g
- Cholesterol: 28 mg