Description
This best southern peach bread recipe is packed with fresh peaches, warm spices, and classic southern charm—perfect for breakfast or dessert.
Ingredients
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tsp baking soda
½ tsp baking powder
½ tsp salt
1 tsp ground cinnamon
½ tsp ground nutmeg
½ cup unsalted butter, softened
1 cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
1 tsp vanilla extract
½ cup buttermilk (or whole milk + 1 tsp vinegar as a substitute)
1¾ cups peeled and diced fresh peaches (or use frozen/thawed or canned, well-drained)
Optional: ½ cup chopped pecans (classic Southern addition)
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×5-inch loaf pan or line with parchment paper.
In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
In a large mixing bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
Beat in eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla extract.
Mix in buttermilk until smooth.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined.
Fold in diced peaches and pecans (if using).
Pour batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
Bake for 55–65 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Cool in the pan for 10–15 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
For deeper flavor, use overripe peaches and let the bread sit overnight before slicing.
Add a brown sugar crumble topping or drizzle with a vanilla glaze for extra Southern flair.
This bread also works well as muffins—just bake at 350°F for 18–22 minutes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Bread, Quick Bread, Southern Recipes, Breakfast, Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern American
