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Peach Bread Recipe

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This delightful Peach Bread recipe combines juicy, tender peaches with warm cinnamon and almond extract for a moist, flavorful quick bread. Perfect for breakfast or an afternoon snack, this loaf is easy to prepare and bakes to a golden perfection with a tender crumb and delicious aroma.

Ingredients

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Fruit Mixture

  • 2 large peaches (300 grams peeled and chopped)
  • 1/2 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 3/4 teaspoon pure almond extract

Dry Ingredients

  • 210 g (1 and 1/2 cups) all-purpose flour
  • 2 and 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 to 1 and 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt (optional)

Wet Ingredients

  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 105 g (½ cup) granulated sugar
  • 115 g (1/2 cup) butter, melted and cooled
  • 120 g (1/2 cup) milk, room temperature

Instructions

  1. Preheat and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (177°C). Grease an 8 ½ x 4 ½ inch (21.5 x 10.5 cm) loaf pan and line the bottom and sides with parchment paper, leaving about 2 inches (5 cm) of overhang on each side to help remove the bread easily after baking.
  2. Prepare Peaches: Peel and chop the peaches into cubes roughly 0.4 to 0.6 inches (1 to 1.5 cm) in size. Place the chopped peaches into a small bowl and gently stir in the almond extract and lemon juice to coat evenly. This adds flavor and prevents browning.
  3. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt if using. Set this mixture aside for later.
  4. Combine Wet Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk the eggs and granulated sugar together for about 30 seconds until just combined. Then add the milk and melted, cooled butter, stirring gently to blend all wet ingredients without overmixing.
  5. Combine Wet and Dry Mixtures: Pour the wet mixture into the bowl with the dry ingredients and use a whisk to stir until just combined. Avoid overmixing to ensure the bread remains tender.
  6. Add Peaches: Fold the peach mixture into the batter gently with a spoon until evenly distributed but do not over-stir.
  7. Fill the Pan: Spoon the batter into the prepared loaf pan, spreading it evenly to distribute the peaches throughout the bread so each slice has some fruit.
  8. Bake: Place the loaf pan in the preheated oven and bake for 44 to 48 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Baking time may vary slightly depending on your oven.
  9. Cool: Remove the bread from the oven and allow it to cool in the pan for about 30 minutes. Then use the parchment paper overhang to lift the loaf out of the pan and transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing. This ensures neat slices and prevents crumbling.

Notes

  • Make sure to use ripe but firm peaches to avoid excess moisture in the batter.
  • The almond extract adds a lovely nutty aroma that complements the peaches, but you can omit or substitute with vanilla extract if preferred.
  • The amount of cinnamon can be adjusted based on your taste preference.
  • Room temperature ingredients help the batter mix evenly and yield a better texture.
  • Using parchment paper with overhang makes removing the loaf very easy.
  • Store leftover bread in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or freeze slices for longer storage.

Keywords: Peach bread, quick bread, fruit bread, baking, cinnamon peach loaf, almond extract bread

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