Peach Bread - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3 c. (about 1 1/2 lb.) peaches
6 Tbsp. sugar
2 c. all-purpose flour
1 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. baking soda
pinch of salt
1 tsp. cinnamon
1 1/2 c. sugar
1/2 c. shortening
2 eggs
1 c. chopped pecans or walnuts
1 tsp. vanilla

Preparation

Plunge peaches into boiling water to blanch for 45 seconds. Remove and run under cold water.
Skins will slip off easily. Slice into sections.
Place the peaches and 6 tablespoons sugar in blender.
Blend or process until pureed.
Combine flour with all dry ingredients, except remaining sugar.
Cream sugar and shortening.
Add eggs, one at a time, mixing well.
Add peach puree, nuts and vanilla, stir well.
Add dry ingredients, mix well. Spoon batter into 2 well-greased and floured loaf pans (9 x 5 x 3-inch).
Bake at 325\u00b0 for 1 hour or until toothpick comes out clean.