Ingredients
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 1/2 cups fresh peaches, peeled and chopped
3/4 cup chopped pecans
Optional: Turbinado sugar for topping
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×5-inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.
- In a medium-sized bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Set the dry mixture aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until the mixture becomes light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs, one at a time, making sure to beat well after each addition. Then, mix in the Greek yogurt and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring gently until just combined.
- Gently fold in the chopped peaches and pecans using a spatula, ensuring they are evenly distributed throughout the batter.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan, smoothing the top with a spatula. If desired, sprinkle turbinado sugar over the top for a crunchy, sweet finish.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 55–65 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the loaf comes out clean.
- Cool the bread in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Frozen peaches can be used, but thaw and drain excess moisture.
- Greek yogurt can be substituted with sour cream or buttermilk.
- To make the bread dairy-free, use dairy-free butter and a plant-based yogurt alternative.
- For more spice, increase the cinnamon or add ginger or cloves.
- Store the bread in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or freeze for longer storage.
- Mini loaf pans can be used, with reduced baking time of 30-40 minutes.
- For a glaze, drizzle a mix of powdered sugar and milk over the bread once cooled.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
