Delicious Southern Peach Bread: Your Summer Bake Escape

This Southern Peach Bread is an irresistible summer treat with juicy peach bursts and warm spices.

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 1 10

Cooling Time 10

Total Time 1 35

Servings: 8 slices

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: Southern

Calories: 200

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Batter

2 cups all-purpose flour Can substitute with gluten-free flour blend
2 teaspoons baking powder Ensure freshness
0.5 teaspoon salt Use kosher or sea salt
1 cup brown sugar Light brown sugar can be used
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon Adjust quantity to preference
0.25 teaspoon ground nutmeg Optional; can omit
2 large eggs Can replace with chia eggs
0.5 cup milk Substitute with non-dairy milk as needed
0.33 cup vegetable oil Can substitute with melted coconut oil
1.5 cups ripe peaches Should be diced

Equipment

Loaf pan
mixing bowls
whisk
spatula

Method

Step‑by‑Step Instructions for Southern Peach Bread

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a standard loaf pan.
In a mixing bowl, whisk together the dry ingredients.
In another bowl, whisk together the wet ingredients until smooth.
Combine wet and dry ingredients gently until no dry flour remains.
Fold in the diced peaches carefully without crushing them.
Pour batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
Bake in the preheated oven for 60-70 minutes until golden brown.
Cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 3gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 2IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 6mg

Notes

Wrap your Southern Peach Bread tightly to keep it fresh for up to two days at room temperature.

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