Description
This delicious moist peach pecan bread is a perfect treat for any occasion, filled with fresh peaches and crunchy pecans.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- 1 1/2 cups peeled and diced peaches
- 1 cup chopped pecans
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional)
- Additional pecans for topping
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
- Cream Butter and Sugar: In a separate large bowl, cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
- Combine: Alternately add the flour mixture and buttermilk to the creamed mixture, beginning and ending with flour. Mix until just combined.
- Add Peaches and Pecans: Fold in the diced peaches and chopped pecans.
- Pour Batter: Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan. Smooth the top and sprinkle additional pecans over it.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 60-70 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool: Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Peach Selection: Use ripe peaches for maximum flavor. If fresh peaches aren’t available, canned ones can be used after draining and dicing.
- Texture: Ensure not to overmix the batter to keep the bread tender.
- Storage: Store in an airtight container for up to 4 days, or freeze for longer storage.
- Variations: Add a teaspoon of almond extract for a different flavor profile, or substitute walnuts for pecans if preferred.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 70 minutes
- Category: Breads
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 50mg