Friday, August 10, 2012

Peach Walnut Loaf


I know, I. made another peach recipe, but I can't help myself, the fresh peaches are so good. This bread is bursting with  wonderful peaches, walnuts, and cinnamon. It is very moist with the addition of fresh peaches and Greek yogurt.  I also subbed out the butter for coconut oil., so it is even healthier. I even brushed the inside of the pan with the coconut oil, and then sprinkled a cinnamon sugar on the bottom and edges of the pan, to give the edges of the bread a crunchy, caramelized flavor. There is a faint hint of coconut, but it isn't overpowering. This bread is soo good, especially with a cup of coffee. By the way I'm eating a piece right now, and of course I'm drinking coffee.



I wanted to make a summer fruit bread, when I saw Elisabeth's Blueberry-Peach Bread for "Twelve Loaves"@Food and Thrift,  "Twelve Loaves" is a baking challenge started by Lora @Cake Duchess and the theme this month is Summer Fruit Bread. Twelve Loaves was created to inspire you to bake more from scratch at home, in your kitchen. Every month will be a different theme.  Maybe, I will actually make yeast bread, someday.so if you want to join in the fun, check out Twelve Loves@Cake Duchess.

Peach Walnut Loaf  Adapted from Leah Eskin's Standoffish Cinnamon Loaf

Preheat oven to 325 degrees F


2 teaspoons butter, melted I used coconut oil
1 cup sugar
11/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1/2 cup walnuts
1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened I used 1/2 c coconut oil
2 eggs
1 cup Greek yogurt
1 teaspoon vanilla
13/4 cups flour
1 cup pitted and chopped peaches  I used about 3
1 teaspoon baking soda

1. Mix: Brush a large loaf pan with the melted butter or oil.  Stir together 1/2 cup of the sugar, the cinnamon.  Sprinkle 2 tablespoons cinnamon mixture along the bottom and sides of the pan. Mix the rest with the walnuts and set aside.

2. Fold: Cream softened butter, or add coconut oil and remaining 1/2 cup sugar with an electric mixer. Crack in eggs; fluff. Measure in Greek yogurt and vanilla; fluff. Whisk together flour, and soda.. Sprinkle flour mixture over yogurt mixture fold gently.fold in sliced peaches Mix in half the nut mixture; fold once or twice, aiming for a marbled effect.

3. Bake: Scrape batter into prepared loaf pan. Top with remaining nut mixture. Slide into a 325-degree oven and bake until a toothpick poked in the center comes out clean, 50 -60 minutes. Cool a bit, turn out on rack.  Enjoy!

In this recipe the initial step is brush the inside of the loaf pan with melted butter or oil, and sprinkle with a cinnamon sugar mixture.  Do not skip this step.  The edges get a wonderful caramelized sugar, cinnamon coating.  Soo good!

 I linked up my recipe to Brandie@The Country Cook's Weekend Potluck #30
Stop by and say Hi to Brandie!



I also linked this recipe to Lora's Twelve Loaves@ Cake Duchess

36 comments:

  1. Becky,u failed to say any thing about the peaches for this recipe,love Millie

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    1. Millie,
      Thanks for pointing that out that I forgot the peaches. I just fixed it.

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  2. Hi Becky, your walnut loaf look great, I love the cinnamon fragrant smell.

    Have a nice weekend.

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    1. Amelia,
      This peach bread smells so good, when it is baking, and tastes even better, when you eat it.

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  3. I've been making quick breads like crazy so Hubby has an easy breakfast in the morning. This is definitely going to go in the rotation! Thanks for sharing.

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    1. Christiane,
      This Peach Walnut Bread is so good for breakfast, especially from the added protein from the Greek yogurt. I hope that he likes it. Quick breads freeze well.

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    1. Anita,
      As you can tell, I love peaches, too. We'll see what pops up on the blog.

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  5. I wish I could eat the entire loaf for breakfast - wow :D

    Cheers
    Choc Chip Uru

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    1. Uru,
      You could eat his wonderful bread for breakfast with the added protein from the Greek yogurt.

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  6. I am so happy you baked along with all of us, Becky. LOVE your peach walnut loaf. It would be fantastic for breakfast and I think I will make one now with these lovely peaches I have here;) I know you can do the yeast recipes one day...xx

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    1. Lora,
      I'm glad to be baking with you this month, too. Thank you for your kind words and encouragement.

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  7. YUM - Peach walnut sounds like the perfect kind of bread. And I love that you sprinkled cinnamon sugar on the pan for a crunchy kick - inspired! Really great bread!

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    1. Shelley,
      The crunchy sides of the bread, do add another layer of flavor to the bread. don't skip that step.

      Thank you for stopping by my blog. and your swwet comments.

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  8. Oh, Becky!! I adore peaches, and I adore greek yogurt. My dad's tree is in full peach mode, so I think I will put some of those beauties to work in a bread and return it to him. He will love it!
    Happy Summer!!

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    1. Kim,
      This bread has a lot of peaches and I love the Greek Yogurt, too. I'm sure that, your Dad will be pleased with the bread!

      Hugs!

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  9. Half bread, half cake: I like it!

    Happy summer and (super) happy #peach month ;-)

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    1. Helena,
      This is like cake, sort of. Whatever you call it, it is so flavorful and bursting with peaches! It certainly is a super #peachlove month!

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  10. wow becky perfect timing with peach season sounds wonderful!

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    1. Claudisa,
      There are so many peach recipes and so little time. This is a delicious peach recipe to try.

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  11. I think it's great you made another peach recipe! Looks very yummy!

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    1. Medeja,
      The peaches are in season only so long, so it's lots of peach recipes.

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  12. Becky, this loaf of bread is lovely! I would love a slice this very instant!!!

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    1. Wendy,
      Thank you! This bread is very good slathered with peanut butter, mmm.

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  13. Becky, your peach and walnut loaf with the Greek yogurt addition is amazing, moist and delicious. Read through all the additions and the amounts, and I must say its divine! I will certainly try your version soon...just love it!
    Thank you for baking along and your kind mention about my blog, as well!
    xo

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    1. Elisabeth,
      When you make this wonderful peach bread, let me know how you like it.

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  14. Oh my goodness, this bread is beautiful! I love the fresh peaches, they are indeed delicious, and would be awesome in this bread! This is defintiely going on my "To Bake" list! :)

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    1. Jennie,
      This bread is so good, flavorful with all of the fresh peaches, and cinnamon.

      Thank you for stopping by my blog, and your sweet comments, Nice to meet you.

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  15. Saw you linked up at the Weekend Potluck. This bread sounds like a perfect use for my peaches!!

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    1. This is a great way to use your peaches, and they don't have to be in the best condition either.

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  16. This looks SOOO good. I missed the boat on #peachlove but I am filing this recipe away for future reference. Yum!

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    1. Jessica,
      Hope that you are enjoying your new home by now. This recipe is definitely a keeper.

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  17. Could you use whole wheat flour. I am guessing you used all purpose white?

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    1. I did use all purpose flower with htis bread, but, I'm sure that you could use whole wheat flour as well.

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  18. Hi Becky,

    What a gorgeous peach bread! It would go perfect with the cup of coffee I'm drinking right now. Thanks for being a part of the YBR:)

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  19. Nope, you're inaccurate. The health claims of coconut oil is simply wrong. Coconut oil is NOT healthier than butter according to professional medical nutritionists. It and palm oil are the unhealthiest plant-based oils on the market. Bad for your blood fat levels, for your arteries and your health. 50 yrs of medical research says so.

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