Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon (optional)
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup vegetable oil (or melted butter)
- ½ cup buttermilk (or regular milk with 1 tsp vinegar)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1½ cups fresh peaches, peeled and diced (or canned, well drained)
- 1 cup chopped pecans
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×5 inch loaf pan.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon (if using).
- In another bowl, beat the eggs lightly. Add the oil, buttermilk, and vanilla extract. Mix well.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir gently until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Fold in the diced peaches and chopped pecans.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 50–60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Let the bread cool in the pan for about 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Slice, serve, and enjoy!
If you’d like, I can help you with a glaze or streusel topping too — just let me know! 🍑✨