Aunt Joy's Georgia Peach Bread

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups sugar
• 1/2 cup shortening
• 2 eggs
• 2 1/4 cups pureed peaches
• 2 cups flour
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 1 cup chopped pecans

Instructions

1. 

   1

   Cream shortening and sugar in a large mixing bowl.

2. 

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   Add eggs and peaches, then mix.

3. 

   3

   Add the dry ingredients and mix well.

4. 

   4

   Add the vanilla and pecans, then mix.

5. 

   5

   Preheat oven to 325°F.

6. 

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   Divide batter equally into two 5x9 bread pans.

7. 

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   Bake for 55–60 minutes, until a toothpick comes out clean.