This is absolutely wonderful...especially with ice cream and a few fresh peaches on top!
1 1/2 cups sugar
1/2 cup shortening
2 eggs
2 1/4 cups pureed peaches -- 6-8 medium
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 cup pecans -- finely chopped
Cream sugar and shortening together.
Add eggs and mix thoroughly.
Add peach puree and dry ingredients, mix thoroughly.
Add vanilla and chopped pecans and stir until blended.
Pour into two loaf pans that have been well greased and floured.
Bake at 325 for 55 minutes to 1 hour.
Let bread cool a few minutes before removing from pan.
Serving Ideas : Great served warm with whipped cream or ice cream.
