Summer is here, and you know what that means: fresh peaches! I love baking with peaches, especially when they are perfectly ripe and juicy. If you’re looking for a simple, sweet treat to make, you’ve come to the right place.
Today, I’m sharing two fantastic recipes for peach bread that are easy to follow and always a hit. Get ready to bake some wonderful homemade peach loaves!
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Moist Cinnamon Peach Bread: A Sweet Loaf
This cinnamon peach bread is a wonderful way to enjoy summer fruit. It’s soft, full of flavor, and has that warm spice everyone loves. You’ll find yourself reaching for another slice!
Key Ingredients & Tips for Cinnamon Peach Bread
- Ripe Peaches: Use peaches that are soft to the touch but not mushy. They give the best natural sweetness and moisture.
- Warm Spices: Cinnamon and a little nutmeg work great together in this bread, making it feel cozy and inviting. Don’t skip them!
What You Need for Cinnamon Peach Bread
- 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 large egg
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- ¼ cup milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 ½ cups diced fresh peaches
⏱️ Time: 1 hour 15 mins🍽️ Yields: 1 standard loaf
How to Make Cinnamon Peach Bread
Step 1: Get Ready to Mix
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×5 inch loaf pan. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Make sure everything is well combined and there are no lumps.
Step 2: Combine and Bake
In a separate bowl, beat the egg, then stir in the oil, milk, and vanilla. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix until just combined. Don’t overmix! Gently fold in the diced peaches. Pour the batter into your prepared loaf pan and bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
📝 Final Note
Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes before moving it to a wire rack. This helps it set and keeps it from breaking apart.
Moist Southern Peach Bread: A Comfort Food Classic
This recipe brings a taste of the South right into your kitchen with its simple, comforting peach flavor. It’s perfectly sweet and incredibly moist. You’ll love how easy it is to make!
Key Ingredients & Tips for Southern Peach Bread
- Buttermilk: Using buttermilk adds a lovely tang and helps activate the baking soda, making the bread extra soft and moist. If you don’t have it, you can make your own.
- Gentle Mixing: Be careful not to overmix the batter once you add the wet to the dry ingredients. Overmixing can lead to a tough bread, and we want it to be light.
What You Need for Southern Peach Bread
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup melted butter
- ½ cup buttermilk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 ½ cups peeled and diced fresh peaches
⏱️ Time: 1 hour 20 mins🍽️ Yields: 1 standard loaf
How to Make Southern Peach Bread
Step 1: Prep and Mix Dry
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease and flour a 9×5 inch loaf pan. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. Make sure these dry ingredients are fully combined.
Step 2: Combine Wet and Dry
In a separate medium bowl, beat the eggs, then stir in the melted butter, buttermilk, and vanilla extract until smooth. Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients. Mix gently with a spoon or spatula until just combined. Fold in your diced peaches. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake for 55-65 minutes, or until golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
📝 Final Note
This bread tastes even better the next day! Store it wrapped tightly in plastic wrap at room temperature for up to 3 days, or in the fridge for up to a week.
