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Peach Thyme Loaf

With an abundance of local peaches in store in August, this is the perfect time to try this loaf! A bit of thyme added to the recipe provides a unique and savoury flavour.



Yields8 Servings
Prep Time15 minsCook Time1 hrTotal Time1 hr 15 mins

 2 cups all-purpose flour
 2 tsp baking powder
 2 tsp chopped fresh thyme
 1 tsp baking soda
 ½ tsp ground ginger
 4 peaches, pitted, peeled, and diced
 ¼ cup white sugar
 ¼ cup firmly packed brown sugar
 ¼ cup vegetable oil
 2 eggs, lightly beaten
 1 peach, pitted and sliced

1

Preheat oven to 350° F (180°C) degrees.

2

Combine flour, baking powder, thyme, baking soda and ginger in small bowl. Set aside.

3

Combine diced peaches and sugars. Add the oil and eggs and mix well.

4

To the peach mixture, add flour mixture about 1/3 cup (175 ml) at a time.

5

Spoon batter into a parchment lined 9 X 5 loaf pan. Press peach slices into loaf. Bake for 60 to 70 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

6

Cool for 45 minutes, then slice.


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Ingredients

 2 cups all-purpose flour
 2 tsp baking powder
 2 tsp chopped fresh thyme
 1 tsp baking soda
 ½ tsp ground ginger
 4 peaches, pitted, peeled, and diced
 ¼ cup white sugar
 ¼ cup firmly packed brown sugar
 ¼ cup vegetable oil
 2 eggs, lightly beaten
 1 peach, pitted and sliced

Directions

1

Preheat oven to 350° F (180°C) degrees.

2

Combine flour, baking powder, thyme, baking soda and ginger in small bowl. Set aside.

3

Combine diced peaches and sugars. Add the oil and eggs and mix well.

4

To the peach mixture, add flour mixture about 1/3 cup (175 ml) at a time.

5

Spoon batter into a parchment lined 9 X 5 loaf pan. Press peach slices into loaf. Bake for 60 to 70 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

6

Cool for 45 minutes, then slice.

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