Peach Bread

Description
Fruit & Vegetable Recipes II by the South Carolina Department of Agriculture, public domain government resource—original source of recipe

Ingredients

 * 3 cup sliced fresh peaches
 * 2 cup plain flour
 * ¼ tsp salt
 * 1 tsp cinnamon
 * 2 eggs
 * 1 cup finely chopped pecans
 * 1 tsp baking soda
 * 1½ cup + 6 tbsp sugar
 * ½ cup shortening
 * 1 tsp vanilla

Directions

 * 1) Place peaches and 6 tbsp sugar in blender and process until pureed.
 * 2) In mixing bowl, combine flour, baking soda, salt and cinnamon.
 * 3) Set aside.
 * 4) In a large bowl, cream the remaining sugar and shortening until mixed well.
 * 5) Add eggs and mix well.
 * 6) Alternate adding dry ingredients with peach puree until mixed well.
 * 7) Stir in nuts and vanilla.
 * 8) Spoon batter into two greased and floured loaf pans.
 * 9) Bake at 325°F for 55–65 minutes.
 * 10) Cool 10 minutes in pan.
 * 11) Turn out and cool completely.