Peach Pecan Bread

🍑 Peach Pecan Bread Recipe

Ingredients:

• 1½ cups all-purpose flour

• ½ cup granulated sugar

• ½ cup brown sugar (light or dark)

• 1 tsp baking soda

• ½ tsp salt

• 1 tsp cinnamon

• ¼ tsp nutmeg (optional, for warmth)

• 2 large eggs

• ½ cup vegetable oil

• ¼ cup sour cream or Greek yogurt

• 1 tsp vanilla extract

• 1½ cups peeled and chopped ripe peaches (fresh or canned, well-drained)

• ½ cup chopped pecans

• Optional topping: a few peach slices + chopped pecans + sprinkle of sugar

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×5-inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.

2. Mix dry ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together flour, both sugars, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.

3. Whisk wet ingredients: In another bowl, beat the eggs, then add oil, sour cream, and vanilla. Mix until smooth.

4. Combine: Pour wet ingredients into the dry. Stir just until combined — do not overmix.

5. Fold in the chopped peaches and pecans gently using a spatula.

6. Pour batter into the prepared loaf pan. Optional: top with a few peach slices, pecans, and a sprinkle of sugar for a caramelized crust.

7. Bake for 55–65 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cover loosely with foil if it browns too quickly.

8. Cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

📝 Notes:

• Want extra moisture? Add 2 tbsp of peach juice or a dash of buttermilk.

• For a gluten-free version, use a 1:1 GF flour blend and check the baking time earlier.

• This bread tastes even better the next day once the flavors settle!