Description
Heavenly Peach Bread is a moist and flavorful quick bread bursting with fresh peach pieces and topped with a luscious peach glaze. Perfect for summer breakfasts or as a delightful dessert, this bread combines the sweetness of ripe peaches with a tender crumb and a smooth, fruity glaze for an irresistible treat.
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
- 1–2 tablespoons heavy cream (if needed)
Instructions
- Prepare the Oven and Pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan thoroughly to ensure the bread doesn’t stick during baking.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together granulated sugar, whole milk, vegetable oil, egg, and vanilla extract until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, sift or whisk together all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt to evenly distribute the leavening agents and salt.
- Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients: Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients using a spatula or wooden spoon just until combined; avoid overmixing to ensure tender bread.
- Add Fresh Peaches: Carefully fold in the diced fresh peaches into the batter, distributing them evenly without breaking them down.
- Bake the Bread: Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake for 55 to 60 minutes. The bread should be golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center should come out clean.
- Cool the Bread: Allow the bread to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes, then remove it from the pan and place on a wire rack to cool completely before glazing.
- Prepare the Peach Glaze: In a small bowl, mix powdered sugar, melted butter, finely diced peaches, and vanilla extract until smooth. If the glaze is too thick, add 1 to 2 tablespoons of heavy cream to reach desired consistency.
- Glaze the Bread: Once the bread is fully cooled, spread the peach glaze evenly over the top. Let the glaze set slightly before slicing and serving for a heavenly finish.
Notes
- Use ripe but firm peaches to avoid too much moisture that can make the bread soggy.
- If fresh peaches are not in season, frozen peaches thawed and drained can be used as a substitute.
- Do not overmix the batter to keep the bread light and tender.
- Allow the bread to cool completely before glazing to prevent the glaze from melting off.
- Store leftover bread wrapped in plastic or in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for up to a week.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 55-60 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (about 1/12 of the loaf)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1.5g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: peach bread, quick bread, summer baking, fresh peach recipe, glazed bread, fruit bread
