Southern Peach Bread
A moist and comforting loaf filled with sweet peaches, perfect for breakfast, snacks, or gatherings.
Ingredients
Main ingredients
- 1 cup peaches, peeled and diced Adds sweetness and moisture
- ½ cup vegetable oil Provides moisture and helps with texture
- ½ cup sugar Sweetens the bread
- 2 large eggs Binds ingredients together
- ½ cup sour cream Adds moisture and tang
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Enhances flavor
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour Gives structure
- 1 teaspoon baking soda Helps the bread rise
- ½ teaspoon salt Balances sweetness
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F. Grease your loaf pans with vegetable oil or butter.
- In a medium mixing bowl, combine the peaches, vegetable oil, sugar, eggs, sour cream, and vanilla extract. Whisk until well blended.
- Gradually add the flour, baking soda, and salt. Stir until just combined; do not overmix.
- Pour the batter evenly into the prepared loaf pans.
Baking
- Bake mini loaves for 25-30 minutes and a large loaf for 50-55 minutes. Test with a toothpick.
- Remove from oven and let cool slightly in pans. Transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Ensure peaches are ripe for best flavor. Do not overmix the batter and let bread cool completely before slicing. For a sweet crust, sprinkle sugar on top before baking.