Description
Sweet Southern Peach Bread brings summer’s golden charm to your kitchen, blending ripe fruit with classic Southern comfort. Moist crumbs and delicate peach notes invite you to savor a slice of homemade happiness.
Ingredients
Scale
Fruits and Produce:
- 1 cup peaches, peeled and diced
Dairy and Eggs:
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 cup sour cream
Dry and Wet Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 1/2 cups flour
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Thoroughly coat a standard loaf pan with cooking spray or butter and heat the oven to 350°F (175°C) for optimal baking conditions.
- Gently fold diced peaches into a mixing bowl, incorporating vegetable oil, granulated sugar, fresh eggs, creamy sour cream, and pure vanilla extract until the mixture achieves a smooth, uniform consistency.
- In a separate container, sift together all-purpose flour, baking soda, and fine salt to eliminate potential lumps and ensure even distribution of dry ingredients.
- Carefully fold the dry ingredient mixture into the peach-based wet ingredients, using gentle stirring motions to prevent overmixing and maintain a light, tender texture.
- Transfer the fragrant batter into the prepared loaf pan, spreading it evenly to create a uniform surface for consistent baking.
- Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake for 55-65 minutes, periodically checking doneness by inserting a clean toothpick into the center – it should emerge without raw batter clinging to it.
- Remove the freshly baked bread from the oven and allow it to rest within the pan for 10 minutes, which helps the delicate structure set and prevents crumbling.
- Carefully release the bread from the pan and position it on a wire cooling rack, permitting it to reach room temperature before slicing and serving.
Notes
- Use fully ripe, soft peaches for maximum natural sweetness and intense fruit flavor that enhances the bread’s overall taste.
- Consider adding a sprinkle of cinnamon or nutmeg to the dry ingredients for a warm, aromatic depth that complements the peaches beautifully.
- Swap vegetable oil with Greek yogurt or applesauce to reduce fat content and create a lighter, more health-conscious version of the bread.
- For gluten-free adaptation, replace all-purpose flour with a 1:1 gluten-free baking blend to make the recipe accessible to those with wheat sensitivities.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern (American)
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 120 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg