Cinnamon Basil Whole Wheat Peach Bread

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Servings: 3 Difficulty: Intermediate
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A fragrant quick bread blending sweet peaches with savory basil and warm cinnamon.
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This unique quick bread strikes a perfect balance between sweet and savory. The natural sweetness of mashed fresh peaches and brown sugar is beautifully contrasted by the herbal notes of fresh cinnamon basil and warm ground cinnamon. Made with a blend of all-purpose and whole wheat flours, it offers a tender crumb with a wholesome texture. The addition of chopped nuts provides a delightful crunch in every bite. It’s an unexpected twist on traditional fruit breads, making it ideal for afternoon tea, breakfast with coffee, or as a special dessert component. The aroma filling your kitchen while it bakes is simply irresistible.

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Cinnamon Basil Whole Wheat Peach Bread

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Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 3 Calories: 906.0

Description

This unique quick bread strikes a perfect balance between sweet and savory. The natural sweetness of mashed fresh peaches and brown sugar is beautifully contrasted by the herbal notes of fresh cinnamon basil and warm ground cinnamon. Made with a blend of all-purpose and whole wheat flours, it offers a tender crumb with a wholesome texture. The addition of chopped nuts provides a delightful crunch in every bite. It&# 226;ÂÂs an unexpected twist on traditional fruit breads, making it ideal for afternoon tea, breakfast with coffee, or as a special dessert component. The aroma filling your kitchen while it bakes is simply irresistible.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375ðF (190ðC).
  2. Grease and flour three 5.5 x 3 x 2-inch loaf pans, or line them with parchment paper.
  3. In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, whole wheat flour, baking powder, salt, and ground cinnamon.
  4. Stir in the packed brown sugar and chopped nuts until evenly distributed.
  5. In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the mashed peach, milk, vegetable oil, egg, and peach extract until smooth.
  6. Pour the wet ingredients into the center of the dry ingredients.
  7. Stir gently with a spatula just until the flour is moistened; do not overmix.
  8. Carefully fold in the fresh cinnamon basil leaves.
  9. Divide the batter evenly among the prepared loaf pans.
  10. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until a skewer inserted into the center of a loaf comes out clean.
  11. Let the loaves cool in the pans on a wire rack for 10 minutes.
  12. Remove the bread from the pans and transfer to the wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 3

Amount Per Serving
Calories 906.0kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 38.8g60%
Saturated Fat 5.3g27%
Cholesterol 47.8mg16%
Sodium 3021.7mg126%
Total Carbohydrate 126.4g43%
Dietary Fiber 14.4g58%
Sugars 26.8g
Protein 22.6g46%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Keywords: peach bread, basil bread, quick bread, whole wheat, cinnamon, fruit bread, herb bread, baking, dessert, breakfast, snack, vegetarian, homemade, nutty, fragrant
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