Description
This Peach Bread Recipe offers a moist, flavorful quick bread bursting with fresh diced peaches and topped with a creamy peach glaze. Perfect for breakfast, snacks, or dessert, the bread combines a tender crumb with the natural sweetness of peaches, enhanced by a rich buttery glaze infused with peach pieces and vanilla.
Ingredients
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For the Bread:
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar (150 grams)
- 1/2 cup 2% milk (4 ounces)
- 1/2 cup canola oil (vegetable or coconut oil)
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour (260 grams)
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups diced fresh peaches
For the Glaze:
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
- 1/3 cup finely diced peaches (peeled and drained of any extra juice)
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1-2 tablespoons heavy cream or milk (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 350ºF to ensure it reaches the correct temperature for baking the peach bread evenly.
- Mix wet ingredients: In a medium bowl, stir together the granulated sugar, 2% milk, canola oil, egg, and vanilla extract until well combined to form a smooth, slightly runny mixture.
- Combine dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt. This will ensure even distribution of the leavening agents.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients: Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring gently just until combined. Be careful not to overmix to keep the bread tender.
- Fold in peaches: Gently fold the diced fresh peaches into the batter to distribute the fruit without breaking them down too much.
- Prepare the pan and bake: Pour the batter into a greased 9″x5″ bread pan. Bake at 350ºF for 55-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool the bread: Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely before glazing.
- Make the glaze: In a small bowl, combine the powdered sugar, melted butter, finely diced peaches, and vanilla extract. Mix until smooth and creamy. Add heavy cream or milk one tablespoon at a time if needed to achieve a drizzle-able consistency.
- Glaze the bread: Once the bread is completely cool, spread the peach glaze evenly over the top.
- Serve and store: Slice the bread and serve. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator to maintain freshness.
Notes
- The glaze consistency may vary depending on the juiciness of your peaches; mix thoroughly and add milk or cream sparingly by tablespoon to reach desired texture.
- The glaze will thicken initially but will soften as it sits due to juices drawn from the peaches.
- The bread is best served at room temperature with the glaze slightly set.
- Nutrition estimates are based on 10 servings with the full glaze; ingredient brand variations may affect actual values.
- Use fresh ripe peaches for the best flavor and texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/10 of bread with glaze)
- Calories: 397 kcal
- Sugar: 42 g
- Sodium: 92 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 62 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 27 mg
