Homemade Nectarine Bread
A delightful loaf featuring juicy nectarines, comforting spices, and a hint of sweetness, perfect for breakfast or as a snack.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Total Time: 75 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1/2 cup milk
- 2 large eggs
- 2 cups fresh nectarines, diced
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar (for glaze)
- 2 tablespoons milk (for glaze)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Prepare a 9×5 inch loaf pan by greasing it or lining it with parchment paper.
- Mix your dry ingredients in a large bowl: flour, brown sugar, baking soda, salt, and ground cinnamon.
- Combine your wet ingredients in another bowl: melted butter, milk, and eggs.
- Blend the wet mixture into the dry ingredients until just combined.
- Add the diced nectarines and gently fold them into the batter.
- Transfer the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for about 50-60 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool the bread in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
- Make the glaze by whisking powdered sugar and milk until smooth, then drizzle it over the cooled bread.
Notes
For a dairy-free version, substitute butter with coconut oil and milk with plant-based alternatives. You can also add nuts or spices for variations.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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