Description
This Heavenly Peach Bread is a moist and flavorful quick bread packed with juicy fresh peaches and topped with a luscious vanilla-peach glaze. Perfect for breakfast, snack, or dessert, it combines a tender crumb with a sweet, fruity finish that highlights the natural sweetness of ripe peaches.
Ingredients
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Bread Ingredients
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups fresh peaches, diced
Glaze Ingredients
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
- 1/3 cup finely diced peaches
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan to prevent sticking during baking.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the granulated sugar, whole milk, vegetable oil, egg, and vanilla extract until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, mix the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt thoroughly to ensure even distribution of leavening agents.
- Incorporate Dry into Wet: Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, stirring just until combined to avoid overmixing, which can make the bread tough.
- Add Peaches: Fold in the diced fresh peaches carefully to distribute them evenly throughout the batter without breaking them down.
- Bake the Bread: Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake in the preheated oven for 55 to 60 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool the Bread: Allow the bread to cool in the loaf pan for about 10 minutes to set before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Prepare the Glaze: In a bowl, mix together the powdered sugar, melted butter, finely diced peaches, and vanilla extract until smooth. Add cream if necessary to achieve desired drizzling consistency.
- Glaze and Serve: Drizzle the glaze evenly over the cooled bread for a sweet finishing touch. Slice and serve.
Notes
- Use ripe, juicy peaches for the best flavor and moisture.
- If fresh peaches are not available, thawed frozen peaches can be used but drain excess liquid to avoid sogginess.
- For a dairy-free variation, substitute whole milk with almond or oat milk and use a dairy-free butter alternative in the glaze.
- Make sure not to overmix the batter to retain a light and tender crumb.
- The glaze can be adjusted in consistency by adding milk or cream one teaspoon at a time if it’s too thick to drizzle.
