Southern Peach Bread Loaf (Print Version)
Moist loaf with ripe peaches and cinnamon for a fruity and aromatic Southern-inspired treat.
# Ingredients:
→ Dry Ingredients
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250 grams all-purpose flour
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100 grams granulated sugar
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50 grams light brown sugar
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2 teaspoons baking powder
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0.5 teaspoon baking soda
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1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
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0.5 teaspoon fine salt
→ Wet Ingredients
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2 large eggs
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120 millilitres milk
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80 millilitres vegetable oil
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
→ Fruit
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2 medium ripe peaches, diced
# Instructions:
01 -
Preheat oven to 175°C and grease a standard loaf tin thoroughly.
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Dice fresh peaches into small even pieces and reserve.
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In a large mixing bowl, whisk together flour, granulated sugar, brown sugar, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt until homogenous.
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In a separate bowl, beat eggs lightly, then add milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract, whisking until fully blended.
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Gradually incorporate the wet mixture into the dry ingredients, stirring gently until batter is just combined; avoid over-mixing.
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Gently fold the diced peaches into the batter to distribute evenly without crushing the fruit.
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Pour batter evenly into the prepared loaf tin and smooth the surface.
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Bake for 50 to 60 minutes, or until a skewer inserted into the centre emerges clean.
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Allow loaf to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
# Notes:
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For enhanced flavour, use fully ripe peaches and avoid over-mixing the batter to maintain a tender crumb.