Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of the South with this moist and flavorful Southern Peach Bread. Loaded with fresh peaches and warm spices, this easy-to-make bread is perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a sweet afternoon snack.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
Wet Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup sour cream or plain yogurt
Additional Ingredients:
- 1 1/4 cups peeled and diced fresh peaches (or well-drained canned peaches)
- 1/4 cup chopped pecans (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F and grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
- Mix dry ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
- Cream butter and sugar: In a large bowl, cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, then mix in vanilla and sour cream.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients: Gradually stir in the dry ingredients until just combined. Gently fold in diced peaches and pecans if using.
- Bake: Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake for 50–60 minutes until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool and serve: Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- For extra flavor, sprinkle cinnamon sugar over the top before baking.
- This bread tastes even better the next day and freezes well.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 17 g
- Sodium: 160 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 31 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg
