Description

This moist and flavorful Peach Bread is a delightful treat made with fresh diced peaches folded into a soft, tender batter. Topped with a creamy peach glaze that enhances the sweetness, this bread is perfect for breakfast, snack time, or dessert. Baked to golden perfection and served sliced, it offers a burst of juicy peach flavor in every bite.

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 prepare for baking the peach bread.
Mix wet ingredients: In a medium bowl, combine the granulated sugar, 2% milk, canola oil, egg, and vanilla extract. Stir well until the mixture is smooth and uniform.
Combine dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt until evenly mixed.
Combine wet and dry: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring gently until just combined without overmixing to ensure a tender bread.
Fold in peaches: Carefully fold the 2 cups of diced fresh peaches into the batter without breaking them up to distribute peaches evenly.
Prepare pan and bake: Grease a 9″x5″ bread pan and pour in the batter. Bake in the preheated oven for 55 to 60 minutes. Check doneness by inserting a toothpick into the center; it should come out clean.
Cool bread: Remove the bread from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before glazing.
Make the glaze: In a small bowl, mix together the powdered sugar, melted butter, finely diced peaches, and vanilla extract. Stir until smooth. If needed, add 1 to 2 tablespoons of heavy cream or milk gradually to reach a drizzleable consistency.
Glaze and serve: Once the bread is completely cool, spread the glaze evenly on top. Slice the peach bread into 10 pieces and serve.
Storage: Store leftover bread in an airtight container in the refrigerator to maintain freshness.

Notes

The glaze may appear thick initially; continuous stirring helps it become smooth and creamy.
Add milk or heavy cream sparingly to avoid over-thinning the glaze.
The glaze softens over time as sugar draws juice from the peaches, so it’s best to add dairy liquids cautiously.
Calories and nutrition are estimated based on dividing the bread into 10 slices, including the glaze.
Use fresh, ripe peaches for optimal 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