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Spiced Peach Quick Bread

Spiced Peach Quick Bread prepared dish

This tender peach quick bread is scented with cinnamon, ginger, and nutmeg, then baked until golden with juicy peach pieces throughout. It is ideal for breakfast, brunch, or an afternoon snack with coffee or tea.

This recipe is american style, breakfast, scaled for 8 servings, with 20 min prep and 60 min cook.

Prep: 20 min · Cook: 60 min · Total: 80 min · Serves: 8

Quick cooking notes

  • Core ingredients include lemon zest, ground cinnamon, all-purpose flour, ground ginger.
  • Follow all 12 steps in order for the intended texture and doneness.
  • Ingredient quantities listed below are for 8 servings.

Ingredients

  • 1 tsp lemon zest (finely grated)
  • 1.5 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 0.5 tsp ground ginger
  • 0.5 tsp fine salt
  • 1.5 cups fresh peaches (peeled and diced)
  • 0.5 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tbsp turbinado sugar
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 0.25 tsp ground nutmeg
  • 2 large eggs (room temperature)
  • 0.33 cup vegetable oil
  • 0.25 cup light brown sugar (packed)
  • 0.5 cup plain greek yogurt
  • 0.75 cup granulated sugar
  • 0.25 cup whole milk

Instructions

  1. Place an oven rack in the center position, then heat the oven to 350°F (175°C) for at least 15 minutes so the temperature is steady before baking.
  2. Grease a 9-by-5-inch metal loaf pan with cooking spray or a thin layer of oil, line it with a parchment paper sling, and set it on a rimmed baking sheet for easier handling.
  3. Peel and dice the fresh peaches on a clean cutting board into 1/2-inch pieces, then spread them on a paper towel-lined plate for 5 minutes so excess surface juice does not make the batter watery.
  4. Whisk 2 cups all-purpose flour, 3/4 cup granulated sugar, 1/4 cup packed light brown sugar, 1 tsp baking powder, 1/2 tsp baking soda, 1/2 tsp fine salt, 1 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon, 1/2 tsp ground ginger, and 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg in a large mixing bowl for about 30 seconds, until the spices are evenly dispersed and no brown sugar clumps remain.
  5. In a medium mixing bowl, whisk 2 large room-temperature eggs for 20 seconds, then whisk in 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt, 1/3 cup vegetable oil, 1/4 cup whole milk, 1 tsp vanilla extract, and 1 tsp finely grated lemon zest until the mixture looks smooth and glossy.
  6. Pour the wet mixture into the bowl of dry ingredients and fold with a silicone spatula for 30 to 45 seconds, just until a few dry streaks remain; do not beat the batter or the finished loaf may become tough.
  7. Add 1 1/2 cups peeled and diced fresh peaches to the bowl and fold gently 6 to 8 times with the spatula, until the fruit is evenly distributed and no pockets of dry flour are visible.
  8. Scrape the batter into the prepared 9-by-5-inch loaf pan, smooth the top with the spatula, tap the pan firmly on the counter 2 times to release large air pockets, and sprinkle 1 tbsp turbinado sugar evenly over the surface.
  9. Bake the loaf on the center oven rack at 350°F (175°C) for 55 to 65 minutes, rotating the pan after 35 minutes, until the top is deeply golden, the center springs back lightly when pressed, and a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean or with only a few moist crumbs.
  10. If the top browns before the center is baked, tent the loaf loosely with aluminum foil and continue baking at 350°F (175°C) for 5 to 10 minutes more, until the center reaches 200°F to 205°F (93°C to 96°C) on an instant-read thermometer.
  11. Transfer the loaf pan to a wire rack and let the bread cool in the pan for 15 minutes, until the sides begin to pull away slightly from the pan.
  12. Use the parchment sling to lift the bread from the pan, place it directly on the wire rack, and cool for at least 45 minutes before slicing so the crumb sets cleanly and the peach juices redistribute.

Nutrition (per serving)

  • Calories: 324
  • Protein: 6 g
  • Fat: 12 g
  • Carbohydrates: 50 g
  • Fiber: 2 g
  • Sugar: 29 g
  • Sodium: 293 mg

Nutrition values are estimates based on stored ingredient totals and serving size.

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