Southern Peach Bread is a moist and tender sweet bread recipe made with fresh peaches, perfect for an easy summer breakfast or midday fruit snack.

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1 cup peaches peeled and diced

1/2 cup vegetable oil

1/2 cup sugar

2 eggs

1/2 cup sour cream

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

1 teaspoon baking soda

1/2 teaspoon salt

1. Preheat oven to 350°F and grease 3 mini loaf pans or 1 large loaf pan.

2. In a medium mixing bowl, combine the peaches, oil, sugar, eggs, sour cream, and vanilla extract until well blended.

3. Stir in the flour, baking soda, and salt until just combined without overmixing.

4. Pour the batter evenly into the prepared pan and spread into an even layer.

5. Bake for 25-30 minutes for mini loaves or 50-55 minutes for a large loaf until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

6. Remove from oven and cool slightly before slicing and serving.

Use ripe peaches for best flavor.

Do not overmix the batter.

Store in an airtight container for freshness.