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Southern Peach Bread

Southern Peach Bread That Melts in Your Mouth – Try It Today!

This Southern Peach Bread melts in your mouth, making it perfect for breakfast, dessert, or an afternoon snack.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 55 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: Southern
Calories: 210

Ingredients
  

For the Bread
  • 2 cups diced peaches fresh or drained canned
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil or melted coconut oil
  • 1 cup sugar adjust to taste or use brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs or 3 tablespoons aquafaba
  • 1/2 cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract or almond extract
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour or gluten-free blend
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda fresh
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt reduce for low sodium
Optional Add-Ins
  • 1/2 cup nuts walnuts or pecans
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon optional
  • glaze powdered sugar mixed with milk

Equipment

  • Loaf Pan
  • Mixing Bowls
  • Whisk
  • Spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Southern Peach Bread
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease loaf pans.
  2. Mix diced peaches, vegetable oil, and sugar in a bowl. Whisk in eggs, sour cream, and vanilla extract.
  3. In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add to the wet mixture.
  4. Pour the batter into prepared loaf pans, spreading evenly.
  5. Bake for 25-30 minutes for mini loaves or 50-55 minutes for a large loaf. Check with a toothpick.
  6. Cool the bread in the pans for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 210kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 3gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 2IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 4mg

Notes

Customize flavors by adding spices or substituting fresh ingredients as needed. Serve warm or at room temperature.

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