Peach Bread

Description

Fruit & Vegetable Recipes II by the South Carolina Department of Agriculture, public domain government resource—original source of recipe

Ingredients

• 3 cups sliced fresh peaches
• 2 cups plain flour
• ¼ tsp salt
• 1 tsp cinnamon
• 2 eggs
• 1 cup finely chopped pecans
• 1 tsp baking soda
• 1½ cups + 6 tbsp sugar
• ½ cup shortening
• 1 tsp vanilla

Procedures

1. Place peaches and 6 tbsp sugar in blender and process until pureed.
2. In mixing bowl, combine flour, baking soda, salt and cinnamon.
3. Set aside.
4. In a large bowl, cream the remaining sugar and shortening until mixed well.
5. Add eggs and mix well.
6. Alternate adding dry ingredients with peach puree until mixed well.
7. Stir in nuts and vanilla.
8. Spoon batter into two greased and floured loaf pans.
9. Bake at 325°F for 55–65 minutes.
10. Cool 10 minutes in pan.
11. Turn out and cool completely.