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Southern Peach Bread Loaf Recipe

Southern Peach Bread Loaf Recipe
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This Southern Peach Bread Loaf is a moist and flavorful quick bread, perfect for breakfast or an afternoon snack. Infused with fresh ripe peaches and warm cinnamon, this bread combines the sweetness of two types of sugar with a tender crumb, making it an irresistible treat that captures the essence of southern baking.

Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients

  • 250 grams all-purpose flour
  • 100 grams granulated sugar
  • 50 grams light brown sugar
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 0.5 teaspoon fine salt

Wet Ingredients

  • 2 large eggs
  • 120 millilitres milk
  • 80 millilitres vegetable oil
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Fruit

  • 2 medium ripe peaches, diced

Instructions

  1. Preparation of Baking Equipment: Preheat your oven to 175°C (350°F) and thoroughly grease a standard loaf tin to prevent sticking.
  2. Prepare Peaches: Dice the fresh ripe peaches into small, even pieces and set aside for folding into the batter later.
  3. Combine Dry Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, light brown sugar, baking powder, baking soda, ground cinnamon, and fine salt until the mixture is uniform and well combined.
  4. Combine Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, lightly beat the eggs, then add milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract. Whisk the wet ingredients thoroughly until fully blended.
  5. Mix Batter: Gradually pour the wet ingredient mixture into the bowl with dry ingredients, gently stirring just until combined. Avoid over-mixing to ensure a tender bread.
  6. Fold in Peaches: Carefully fold in the diced peaches, distributing them evenly throughout the batter without crushing the fruit.
  7. Transfer and Bake: Pour the prepared batter evenly into the greased loaf tin, smoothing the top with a spatula.
  8. Baking: Bake in the preheated oven for 50 to 60 minutes. To check doneness, insert a skewer into the center of the bread; it should come out clean.
  9. Cooling: Allow the loaf to cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Then remove it from the pan and place onto a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.

Notes

  • Use ripe, but firm peaches to avoid too much juice leaking into the batter.
  • You can substitute milk with any plant-based milk for a dairy-free option.
  • For an extra touch, add chopped nuts like pecans or walnuts when folding in peaches.
  • Store the bread in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for up to a week.
  • This loaf can also be frozen for up to 2 months; thaw overnight in the fridge before serving.

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Keywords: Peach bread, Southern bread, quick bread, fruit bread, cinnamon bread loaf, homemade bread

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