SPICED PEACH CARROT BREAD

Spiced Peach Carrot Bread image

Provided by Lynette !

Time 1h40m

Number Of Ingredients 13

3/4 c pecans, chopped
2 1/2 c all purpose flour
1 c sugar
1 tsp ground cinnamon
3/4 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
1 1/2 c fresh ripe peaches, peeled and diced
3/4 c carrots, grated
2/3 c vegetable oil
1/2 c milk
2 large eggs, beaten

Steps:

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F Bake the pecans in a single layer in a shallow pan for 8 to 10 minutes or until toasted and fragrant, stirring halfway through.
2. Stir together the flour and next 6 ingredients in a large bowl; add peaches, next 4 ingredients and the toasted pecans, stirring just until the dry ingredients are moistened. Spoon the batter into a lightly greased 9 x 5 inch loaf pan.
3. Bake at 350°F for 1 hour and 5 minutes to 1 hour and 10 minutes or until a long wooden pick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool in the pan on a wire rack for 5 minutes. Remove from the pan to the wire rack and cool completely. (about 1 hour).