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Taha Ayad

Heavenly Peach Bread

This Heavenly Peach Bread is a moist, fruit-packed loaf filled with juicy peaches and buttery sweetness. It’s soft, golden, and tastes like a slice of summer comfort, perfect for breakfast, brunch, or dessert.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 55 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 1 loaf (8 servings)
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 2 large eggs
  • ½ cup vegetable oil or melted butter
  • ½ cup sour cream or plain Greek yogurt
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 ½ cups diced peaches fresh, frozen, or canned—drained
  • ½ cup chopped pecans or walnuts optional

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan.
  2. Whisk flour, sugar, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon in a large bowl.
  3. In another bowl, whisk eggs, oil, sour cream, and vanilla until smooth.
  4. Combine wet and dry ingredients gently until just mixed.
  5. Fold in diced peaches and nuts if using.
  6. Pour batter into pan and bake 50–60 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  7. Cool in the pan 10 minutes, then transfer to a rack to cool completely.
  8. Optional: drizzle glaze made of powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla once cooled.

Notes

  1. Use ripe but firm peaches for best flavor.
  2. Do not overmix the batter to maintain a soft crumb.
  3. Store at room temperature for 2 days or refrigerate up to a week.
  4. This recipe can also be made into muffins—bake 22–25 minutes.
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