Description

This Peach Bread recipe is a moist, flavorful quick bread bursting with fresh peaches and topped with a sweet peach glaze. Perfect as a breakfast treat or a dessert, this easy-to-make bread features tender crumb infused with real fruit and a luscious icing that enhances the peach flavor. Baked to golden perfection, it’s an inviting way to enjoy seasonal peaches.

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)

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Instructions

Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350ºF (175ºC) to ensure it reaches the correct temperature for baking the peach bread evenly.
Mix Wet Ingredients: In a medium bowl, combine the granulated sugar, 2% milk, canola oil, egg, and vanilla extract. Stir these ingredients together thoroughly to create a smooth mixture.
Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients, stirring just until combined to avoid overmixing and keep the bread tender.
Fold in Peaches: Gently fold the diced fresh peaches into the batter, being careful not to crush the fruit to maintain their texture in the bread.
Prepare and Bake: Pour the batter into a greased 9″x5″ bread pan, smoothing the top. Bake in the preheated oven for 55-60 minutes. Check doneness by inserting a toothpick into the center; it should come out clean.
Cool the Bread: Remove the bread from the oven and let it 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 powdered sugar, melted butter, finely diced peaches, and vanilla extract. Mix until smooth. If the glaze is too thick to drizzle, add heavy cream or milk 1 tablespoon at a time until it reaches the desired consistency.
Apply Glaze: Once the bread is completely cool, spread the peach glaze evenly over the top. Allow the glaze to set for a few minutes before slicing.
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 the peaches; add milk or cream gradually to avoid making it too runny.
The glaze thickens initially but softens as it sits, so stir continuously when mixing.
Store the peach bread in the refrigerator in an airtight container to keep it fresh longer.
For best results, use fresh ripe peaches and peel them before dicing to avoid unwanted texture in the bread and glaze.
Calorie count is based on slice size when cutting the bread into 10 pieces with all the glaze included.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 slice (1/10 of loaf)
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