peaches + cream streusel bread
This is the last recipe I prepped for the blog this week before baby. I feel like I should light a candle and break out into ballad. “Total Eclipse of the Heart,” anyone? It’s my favorite.
*Crickets*
No? That’s probably wise.
Anywho, I have quite the stash of posts set up for all y’all while I take maternity leave for a few weeks. I also have some really super/cool/awesome guest posts lined up from my blog friends, so you best get started whetting your whistle for those. I just didn’t want to leave you hanging with English muffins for weeks on end, ya know? (Though on second thought, maybe that’s not so bad.)
Can I be honest about something? I’m ready for a break. As much as I love (LOVE LOVE) what I do, I’m ready to take a step back for a bit from the kitchen to enjoy other parts of my life — like being a mom for the first time. I’m ready to take some time to refocus my energies here so that, when I’m ready to be back in the kitchen, I can make the yummiest of yums for you guys. Because you are here and I am so grateful and you deserve only the yummiest of yums.
But for now, break time. Time to be a mama. Oy, that’s a little terrifying to write.
This peaches and cream streusel bread was the perfect recipe to end my preparatory baking/cooking binge (a.k.a. nesting, a.k.a. my house has never been so clean nor my pantry/fridge/freezer so well organized! It’s amazing! It’ll last for maybe a week!).
But really, just look at this beaut. Look at all those glorious pieces of fresh peaches studded throughout the loaf. Look at that dense, soft and tender crumb. Look at that buttery, spiced streusel topping. It’s just such a show-off of a bread, but rightfully so I think. It’s just sweet enough, just tangy enough, just spiced enough — and I just can’t get enough of it. Proof: The half-eaten loaf in my fridge. And I made it yesterday afternoon.
It’s also made with ingredients you probably have in your house right now or can easily get from the grocery store, so basically I’ve left you with no more excuses not to bake this immediately.
Now if you’ll excuse me, I’m going to put my feet up, enjoy what is probably the fourth slice of the day of this delicious loaf and prepare my vocal chords for “Total Eclipse of the Heart.” Yeah that’s still happening.
P.S. I hope this post doesn’t make it sound like I’m not going to be present on the blog during my leave — I will still be here, don’t you worry! Things just might be a little quieter in general. Well, here anyway — my home life might be a little louder/more chaotic/filled with diapers. Or so they tell me.
PrintPeaches and Cream Streusel Bread
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Total Time: 1 hour 20 mins
- Yield: 1 8-by-4-inch loaf 1x
Ingredients
For the streusel topping:
- 1/4 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
- 3 tablespoons light brown sugar
- 1/8 teaspoon cardamom
- 1/8 teaspoon cinnamon
- 2 tablespoons cold unsalted butter, diced
For the bread:
- 2/3 cup sour cream
- 6 tablespoons light brown sugar
- 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1 egg
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 cup peeled and diced fresh peaches
- 1/4 cup peeled and sliced fresh peaches
Instructions
- Heat oven to 350°F. Lightly grease the bottom and sides of an 8-by-4-inch loaf pan.
- In a small bowl, combine rolled oats, brown sugar, cardamom and cinnamon. Cut in cold butter with a pastry cutter or fork until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Place bowl in fridge while you prepare the bread.
- In a large bowl, whisk sour cream, brown sugar, oil, vanilla and egg until smooth. In a separate large bowl or bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, stir together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt and cinnamon. Add sour cream mixture to flour mixture; stir until just combined. Fold in diced peaches.
- Pour batter into prepared loaf pan. Top with sliced peaches and streusel. Bake 50 minutes to 1 hour until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Tent loaf with foil halfway through baking if peaches are drying out too much or top is browning too quickly.
- Cool bread 10 minutes in pan, then carefully remove from pan. Transfer to a cooling rack to cool completely.
Keywords: Quickbread, Quick Bread, Summer
This bread was one of my favorites from the ebook and can’t wait to try. Have a great time on the break. It’s so exciting!! Can’t wait to ‘meet’ her.
Oh gosh!! This is so perfect for these warmer days. Making me feel like summer is on the way!!!
Oh dear, lady, this looks too good! So excited for you and baby Avery!!! xoxo
Wishing you all the best before the arrival (and after, haha) of baby dough!! Love this bread!
Oh Yum I love the strudel recipe in your Ebook; it perfect! Good luck for your delivery.
I can’t believe you’re off to have a baby now. How freakin’ exciting!! Good luck with these last few days, can’t wait to see some cute baby pics on instagram!! xo
This bread and the ebook are fabulous!! Love, love, love! Can’t wait to meet baby! xo
Oh my gosh! Baby in a few days?? How did that happen? This is so exciting and I cannot wait to see photos!
Yes to streusel. Always, always yes to streusel. This bread has my name all over it!
Zainab — Thanks, dear! I can’t wait to meet her, either. 🙂 I hope you love the bread!
Steph — It’s the only bit of summer we have here, ha, but I’ll take it! Thanks!
Marie — Thank you, friend!
Katrina — Thanks, girl! xo
Belinda — Thank you dear!
Kathryn — I can hardly believe it myself. 🙂 Thanks, dear — hopefully I’ll have pics to share very soon!
Jessica — Thank you, friend!
Tieghan — Right? In some ways it went by so fast!
Kelli — Kindred spirits, you and I. 😉
This bread looks really really beautiful!
I REALLY NEED YOU TONIGHT! Fooorever’s gonna start tonight…forever’s gonna star to –
I will totally Total Eclipse with you any dern day 😉 I’m so PSYCHED for you and your new family, and I hope you enjoy your few weeks away. Can’t wait to see what other bloggers are lined up for your guest posts. And this bread?? Millions of peaches, peaches for me….UGH I want to sing it every song ever!!
This looks incredible! I was looking for just this, because I (rather oddly) received a giant box of peaches. Also: you’re going to be a MOM! That’s amazing, and so, so exciting for you 🙂 enjoy every moment!
This looks beyond delicious!! I’m SO eager for ripe summer-time fruit to arrive. Good luck with the new babe’s arrival (the nursery looks fantastic!)!
So excited for you! Enjoy your time off with your little girl, I hope we can look forward to pictures on Instagram?? 🙂 Good luck!!!!!
Stephanie, you’ve been a machine these past few months so you definitely deserve to focus now on you, your new baby and your family. This is such an exciting new chapter of your life. I can’t wait to see photos of your sweet little one and hear all about it, but until you’re ready to get back to blogging, take all the time you need! This gorgeous peaches ‘n cream bread is the perfect way to start your hiatus. These photos are gorgeous and the loaf looks incredible.
This looks delicious! Enjoy your break 🙂
Enjoy your break and being a mom! This bread looks divine. Fresh peaches and streusel what could be better? I need to get my hands on a copy of your book, quick breads are my favorite!
Jocelyn — Thank you, my dear!
Julia — I knew I could count on you as a ballad duet partner. 😉
Stephanie — Thanks! I still can’t believe I’m going to be a mom; it’s so surreal. But on another note, hooray for good timing on the box of peaches! 😉
CakePants — Thank you so much!
Nicole — Thank you, dear 🙂 And yes, I will definitely post pics on the IG!
Nancy — Thank you so much, friend. 🙂 xo
Bianca — Thank you!
Danae — Thanks so much — if you love quick breads, it’s definitely the book for you 😉
So so pretty, this makes me crave summer. You are going to be the best mom! 🙂
So lovely. I adore peach bread. Yours is so pretty with the streusel (I love streusel!) and the peach slices on top. Best wishes. Can’t wait to meet your babe!
This looks delish! I’m so excited for you and so excited for Avery’s arrival 🙂 I hope you’re getting some rest!
This bread is next on my list to make!
I am so excited for you!! I cannot wait to “meet” your precious baby girl!
I completely understand needing a break and needing to refocus. Enjoy it! And the bread looks awesome.
Yes please! Sign me up for this! Seriously, this looks way too good.
With Louisiana peaches coming into season, I’ve got to make this. Pinning!
Good luck with everything! <3
This bread looks incredible – I can’t wait to try this and the rest of the other recipes from your e-book! So excited for you mama-to-be, enjoy your time off and precious baby girl – you definitely deserve a break and can’t wait to meet her 🙂
Laura — Oh thank you, dear! You’re so sweet — wish I could share some of this bread with you 🙂
Brenda — Thank you, friend! I’m excited to have her here (and eat more peach bread until then ;)).
Teresa — Thanks, friend! Resting as much as I can (without going crazy ;)).
Jessica — Yay! I hope you love it. 🙂 Thanks, dear!
This sounds amazing!
xo Jennifer
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Megan — Thank you; I’m looking forward to being able to take the time to refocus!
Graham — Yes! Use all the peaches. 🙂 Thanks!
Kelly — Thank you! I can’t wait for her to be here. 🙂
Jennifer — Thank you!
I’m so excited for you. New baby and a break. Enjoy every moment!
And although I adore English muffins I’m so glad you ended on a ‘peachy’ note. 🙂
Happy Maternity leave!
xo
1. About the bread: YES! My hubby is obsessed with peaches and I always need things that he can pack in his lunches. LOVE IT.
2. So excited for you! Enjoy taking a step back, being a Mama (WHOA) and like you said, other parts of your life! Congrats girlfriend! Cant wait to see adorable baby pics cluttering up my Insta! 🙂 Pinned!
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Melanie — Thanks, dear! I can’t wait. 🙂
Taylor — Thank you, dear! I promise not to go TOO overboard on the IG. 😉
This looks so yummy/ I love peaches. I might have to try it using whole wheat pastry flour and sucanat to make it more healthy. I try not to use much white flour.
I want to see lots of pics of your little darling! How exciting! You deserve a break girlfriend….and I deserve a slice or 2 of this streusel bread.
I wish you all the best with your new little one! Your nursery is lovely ahd all the best! Val
Wow, this looks absolutely delish!!! Peaches are beautiful fruits and combined with streusel… hmmm
I wish you all the best for the next few weeks! Such exciting times. 🙂
I can’t believe it’s so close! I’m so glad you’ll be able to take a little break, and have plenty of time for baby snuggles and diaper blowouts. One possibly more enjoyable than the other. But BABY SNUGGLES. YEEEES!
Everytime I see one of your posts pop up in my inbox I figure that the baby still hasn’t come yet! I’m so excited for you 🙂
Goodness gracious you have me craving peaches so bad right now!
Good for you taking some time for yourself and your family, Steph! I still have to figure out exactly what I plan to do for maternity leave. Besides eat this whole gorgeous loaf of peaches and cream bread! It truly is a beaut – go on with your bad bakin’ self, mama-to-be! 😉
Charlotte — Oooh yes, give it a try with those substitutes… and let me know how it turns out!
Erika — Yes, yes you do. 🙂 And yes, I will definitely share pics!
Val — Thank you so much!
Mademoiselle Gourmande — Peaches and streusel are just meant to be, I think. 🙂 Thank you!
Courtney — Yesssss, baby snuggles! I can’t wait (though I can def wait for those blowouts ;)). Thanks, friend!
Isadora — Haha, that’s a pretty good indicator! 😉 Thanks so much!
Pamela — Sorry! Or, you’re welcome? 😉
Georgia — Thank you! I’m just so excited for you, too, fellow mama! 🙂
Cannot WAIT for baby Avery. Glad I have this bread to stare at until her face appears on my IG feed!
This bread sounds AMAZING! I can’t wait until I get back home so I can start whipping up recipes from your book 🙂 congratulations again!
I so can’t wait for this little lovely to arrive!! It’s going to be the best. Much like this bread.
Total eclipsing with ya! (And…..the.boy is cringing.)
Hi Stephanie! I am so excited for you. . motherhood will be such a blessing. . lots of emotions and sleepless nights but lots of joy as well. . enjoy it, sister. Especially the first few months (when it’s the hardest) . . and remember, you and your husband are a team. Work together. 🙂
This streusel bread looks absolutely amazing! Pinning for now and am definitely going to make this when peaches are in season!!! YUM!
Awe, this is such a sweet post. A break for such a blessing as a baby sounds amazing, congrats again and again!!
What a delicious-looking bread! Enjoy your break and your new little one!
Enjoy your break! This is such an exciting time in your life–you should totally just sit back and take it all in. Can’t wait to see her!
I am getting so excited for you!! And I seriously can’t wait to make this bread!
Whenever I see “peaches and cream,” I always start singing the 90s song in my head, which is weird, cus that’s not exactly the most appropriate song, but I can’t help it.
Now I must make this bread and put on Total Eclipse of the Heart while I’m making it. It’s all your fault ; ) Can’t wait to see you in a few days!
Does this need to be stored in the fridge? I saw that u said yours was in the fridge,but recipe doesn’t say that.
Irma — I store mine in the fridge because I like to keep it cold simply as a taste preference, but it does not need to be refrigerated!
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Can canned peaches be used? It says so little about the recipe that I allow myself to ask :).