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Sliced peach bread loaf on a wooden cutting board with fresh peaches and peach slices in the background.

Easy Peach Bread Sweet Fresh Peach Dessert Loaf - Soft, Juicy, and Simple

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 55 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Course Breakfast, Dessert, Snack
Cuisine American
Servings 10 Slices

Ingredients
  

  • 1 1/2 cups (195g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional but recommended)
  • 1/2 cup (100g) granulated sugar
  • 1/3 cup (70g) light brown sugar, packed
  • 1/2 cup (120ml) neutral oil (such as canola, vegetable, or light olive oil)
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1/2 cup (120g) plain Greek yogurt or sour cream
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 to 2 cups (about 2 large) fresh peaches, peeled and diced (ripe but firm)
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice (to brighten the peaches)
  • 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour (to toss with peaches and prevent sinking)
  • 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Instructions
 

  • Prep the pan and oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan and line it with a parchment sling for easy removal.
  • Prep the peaches: Peel, pit, and dice the peaches into small chunks (about 1/2-inch). Toss with lemon juice and 1 tablespoon flour. Set aside.
  • Mix dry ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
  • Mix wet ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk granulated sugar, brown sugar, and oil until combined. Whisk in eggs one at a time. Stir in yogurt and vanilla until smooth.
  • Combine: Add the dry ingredients to the wet and stir gently until mostly combined. Fold in the diced peaches, taking care not to overmix.
  • Fill the pan: Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top. If using, mix the cinnamon and sugar, then sprinkle evenly over the batter.
  • Bake: Bake for 55–70 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs. If the top is browning too fast, tent loosely with foil during the last 15 minutes.
  • Cool: Let the loaf cool in the pan for 15 minutes. Lift it out using the parchment and cool completely on a wire rack before slicing.