From the Recipe File of Susan Egelseer

Americus Garden Inn Bed & Breakfast

504 Rees Park

Americus, GA 31709

(229) 931-0122 or (888) 758-4749

www.americusgardeninn.com

 

 

GEORGIA PEACH BREAD

 

½ cup shortening

1 ½ cups sugar

2 eggs

2 ¼ cups pureed peaches

1 tsp vanilla

2 cups flour

1 tsp baking powder

1 tsp baking soda

1 tsp cinnamon

¼ tsp salt

1 cup finely chopped pecans

 

  1. Cream sugar and shortening together.
  2. Add eggs, mix thoroughly.
  3. Add peach puree and vanilla.
  4. Add dry ingredients and nuts.  Stir until blended.
  5. Pour into 2 loaf pans 5 x 9 that have been well greased and floured. 
  6. Bake at 325 for 55 minutes to 1 hour.
  7. Let bread cool for a few minutes before removing from pan.

 

 

Yield:  2 loaves