Peaches and Walnuts Quick Bread
This peaches and walnuts quick bread is loaded with fresh, juicy peaches, has a sugary crunchy top and is perfect for breakfast, snack or dessert. It’s a delicious peach recipe that is moist, flavorful and easy to make.
Equipment
- 1 Loaf pan 9 inch
Ingredients
- 3 cups All purpose flour
- ¾ cups Light brown sugar - packed
- 1 teaspoon Baking powder
- ½ teaspoon Baking soda
- 1 pinch Salt
- 2 large Eggs - room temperature and lightly beaten
- 1 cup Buttermilk - room temperature
- ½ cup Greek Yogurt - room temperature, plain or peach flavoured
- ½ cup Unsalted butter - melted and cooled
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 1 cup Diced peaches -
- ½ cup Walnuts - chopped
For the Topping
- 2 tablespoons Cane sugar
- 3 tablespoons Walnuts - chopped
Instructions
- Pre-heat oven to 350F (180C). Grease and flour a 9 inch loaf pan.
- In a large bowl whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Make a well in the middle and add the beaten eggs, buttermilk, yogurt, melted butter, vanilla, diced peaches and walnuts. Fold in just to combine, about 15-16 stirs.
- Spoon batter into a loaf pan and top with chopped walnut and cane sugar. Bake approximately 55-60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted on top of the loaf comes out clean or with just a few crumbs attached.
- When ready, let the loaf cool in the pan for about 10 minutes then transfer it to a cooling rack to cool completely. Enjoy!
Notes
Pro Tip: Make your own Buttermilk. You can make your own buttermilk at home by combining whole milk with a teaspoon of lemon juice. Let it sit on the counter for 15 minutes before using it.
This Peaches and Walnuts Bread can be stored at room temperature for a day or up to a week in the refrigerator. Place in an airtight container or wrap it tightly in plastic wrap and foil before storing it away. The bread around the peaches may start to taste gummy but warm it up in the microwave and it will taste great!
To freeze this bread, let it cool completely then wrap tightly in plastic wrap and store in a freezer safe bag for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator or on the counter for a few hours before unwrapping it as this allows it to stay moist.
Nutrition
Calories: 3903kcalCarbohydrates: 517gProtein: 85gFat: 171gSaturated Fat: 72gPolyunsaturated Fat: 49gMonounsaturated Fat: 38gTrans Fat: 4gCholesterol: 647mgSodium: 1529mgPotassium: 1833mgFiber: 18gSugar: 216gVitamin A: 4296IUVitamin C: 7mgCalcium: 991mgIron: 24mg
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