I’m so excited to share this peach ale breakfast loaf with you! It is moist, fragrant and just sweet enough to welcome the most generous dollops of honey butter you’d allow yourself. In my case, they tend to be very generous.
Totally an original Perrine craft beering recipe by the way. The beer for breakfast kind.
I made it twice last week – once to translate my thoughts into a tangible thing and the second time to make a video and double test the recipe for what turned out to be a delicious loaf.
Both times I could hardly wait for it to cool down so I could cut a slice, smother it with honey butter and dig in. Even our die hard banana bread fan, newly minted second grader took to it with formidable enthusiasm. Maybe because I loosely based my recipe for this peach ale breakfast loaf on the banana bread I make literally every week for him.
Ingredients You Will Need
This loaf has no less than four fresh peaches in it, peeled and diced, but of course, the star of the show is the delicious peach ale.
Long time favorite actually. Before Chris ever brewed us peach saison, we were buying this one like crazy. It is called Perzik Saison and it is a seasonal brew of Avery Brewing Co. in nearby Boulder, Colorado.
The Perzik is essentially a classic saison, without notable bitterness, instead a beautiful spicy backbone, dry and crisp in result of the the unrelenting Belgian Saison yeast. The Bravo hops used to flavor the ale are known for contributing vanilla, orange, earthy and floral aromas which in combination with the peaches added during the secondary fermentation create the most tempting fragrant fruitiness imaginable. Really a delicious brew for summer. ABV is 6.4%.
The peach ale made the bread nice and airy, the perfect textural backdrop for the juicy peach bits. Also, because the saison is so fragrant, I didn’t use any vanilla. OK, maybe I am a little bit proud of myself for making this loaf. Or more like serendipitously and gratefully excited, if you can imagine what that feels like.
About the peaches – I was surprised to find out that there could be such a difference between seemingly comparable varieties grown in different states. You live and you learn. The first time I made the loaf (pictures) I used California grown peaches. Wish I could remember the exact variety. The second time I made it (video) I used Colorado Palisade peaches of the Red Globe variety.
In both instances the peaches were ripe and sweet, but with good firmness to them. I peeled and diced them just the same, yet the California peach bits partially dissolved into the batter during baking, while the Colorado variety bits retained their shape.
Wish I could tell you why. I will update the post if I find out, in the meantime if you know why, please let me know in the comments. Thank goodness I don’t write a blog for an orchard! I am so much more comfortable discussing craft beer.
How to Make Honey Butter
The honey butter is something I grew up eating. My grandma would whip a bowl of it every week and spread it over freshly baked bread for us kids to have as afternoon snack. I loved it on morning toast too. To me there is something extremely comforting in the rich sweetness of honey butter and spreading it over the peach ale breakfast loaf added a sense of familiarity and warmth.
I think that a single peach ale breakfast loaf can serve eight if everyone eats modestly (like that’s going to happen). So if you are planning on serving it during a family get together or while friends are staying at your house just double the batch. The honey butter too:)
Peach Ale Breakfast Loaf with Honey Butter
Moist, fragrant and delicious peach ale breakfast loaf made even better by the generous addition of homemade honey butter. Best eaten while still warm.
Ingredients
- 1 12 oz peach ale, a peach saison or other peach flavored ale
- 2 1/2 cups flour
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 3/4 cup dark brown sugar
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 eggs
- 4 medium sized peaches, ripe but still firm, peeled and diced
- 1 stick unsalted butter at room temperature.
- 1/4 cup honey
Instructions
- Line a standard bread loaf pan with parchment paper, lightly brush it with cooking oil. Preheat oven to 350°F.
- In a large mixing bowl combine the flour, baking powder, salt, brown sugar and cinnamon. Mix well.
- In a small bowl beat the eggs and add just over 1 cup of the peach ale while continuing to stir. Note: if your peaches were smaller or firmer, add all of the ale.
- Add the peach ale egg mixture to the dry ingredients and whisk until well incorporated.
- Add the olive oil and continue whisking until homogeneous. (It is better to whisk by hand to avoid over mixing the batter).
- Gently fold in the diced peaches into the batter and transfer to the lined, greased bread loaf pan.
- Bake for 50 min.
- In the meantime make the honey butter. Combine the butter and honey and whisk until homogeneous.
- Take the loaf out of the oven and let cool down for about 5 minutes. Take it out of the pan by holding the edges of the parchment paper and allow it to cool down for another 10 minutes before you gently peel away the paper and slice.
- Apply honey butter generously and be sure to have an enormous cup of coffee at the ready.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 8 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 445Total Fat: 20gSaturated Fat: 9gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 11gCholesterol: 77mgSodium: 444mgCarbohydrates: 75gFiber: 4gSugar: 39gProtein: 8g
Kelly @ Kelly Lynns Sweets and Treats says
Thanks for sharing at last weeks Friday Frenzy Link Party!
Lisa/Syncopated Mama says
I love peach, but my husband does not — that means more for me!! #FridayFrivolity
CraftBeering says
It sure does Lisa!
CraftBeering says
Thank you so much!!
karrie @ Tasty Ever After says
I love peach anything!! That piece of bread with the melting honey butter is the money shot too. WOW! So delish and I need to go buy some peaches quick 🙂
CraftBeering says
Karrie, hurry before peach season is over:)
Kelly @ Kelly Lynns Sweets and Treats says
This looks delicious! That honey butter though too……I would put that on EVERYTHING!! Yum! XOXO 🙂
CraftBeering says
Thank you Kelly! I’m all for the honey butter too:)
Amber Harrop says
Okay, can I just come over and try everything please – Peach bread I need in my life !!
CraftBeering says
You are always welcome at our table:) And bar:)
Laura Sampson says
I’m going to assume the Colorado peach was a different variety and cooks differently. My grandmother had an apple tree that produced apples that cooked to mush. Like bake them in a pie and they all baked together and created like apple sauce. Just varietal differences.
CraftBeering says
Must be Laura.. I’ve recently discovered just how many peach varieties there were in Colorado alone!! Pretty crazy. My guess is that some varieties must have higher fiber content that doesn’t break down as easily. Still on my list of things to research thoroughly.
Miz Helen says
Thanks so much for sharing your wonderful post with us
catherine says
Wow! Drooling! Just drooling over here…your peach ale bread looks and sounds divine…I want some!!
Catherine
CraftBeering says
Thank you so much Catherine!
Leanna says
Oh my this loaf looks good. I rarely if ever bake with peaches and I need to try it. Your photography is really well done. I find myself studying your photos for examples of how food photos should look. The lighting is bang on. Gorgeous post as always.
CraftBeering says
Thank you Leanna, your words are most encouraging! On occasion the lighting does seem to cooperate with me, lol. I was surprised by these photos myself, always seems easier to photograph food versus beer bottles and glasses:)
Carol ("Mimi") says
Thank you for linking up at The Blogger’s Pit Stop Link Party. I’m sharing your link on social media.
Carol (“Mimi”) from Home with Mimi
CraftBeering says
So stoked! Thank you very much Carol!
Becky says
This looks delicious!! I’m convinced this is the next thing I’m going to bake, the only thing is, I swear I’ve never seen peach ale where I live! What can I use instead?
Visiting from Friday at the Fire Station Link-Up Party =)
CraftBeering says
Hi Becky! I am sorry to hear, hope you come across peach ale at some point, most we’ve tried are delicious. Use a Kolsch style ale instead, they are typically sweeter with bready notes or a Helles lager (sweeter Pilsner). Something without bitterness (low or no IBU) and that you find pleasant to drink on its own. Any beer will act as a leavening agent in this recipe, it is a matter of pinning down a taste that will work with fresh peaches. Perhaps you’ll find a saison that even though not a peach saison is has the typical herbal, floral aromas and flavor.
Cathy says
I never would have been able to think this recipe up. So original and looks delicious. And what isn’t with honey butter!
CraftBeering says
Thank you so much for your kind words Cathy!
CraftBeering says
Thank you so much Jess!
Leslie says
Now, if I can keep my kids from eating all the peaches in the house, then we’ll definitely have to give this a try. I bet it will be a hit with everyone! Thanks so much for sharing at the #happynowlinkup!
CraftBeering says
Wow! Peach eating kids. Not our son. This was a way to get him to eat peaches I guess:) And honey butter. He needs to gain some weight:)
Snap says
Oh, my! Peaches and honey butter … be still my heart!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Yes, peaches are different. I think a lot of it is the “ripe” date in different areas of the country. Texas peaches are long gone from the local farmers market. I usually don’t even try grocery store peaches … usually no taste. But — for this recipe … think I’ll go to Whole Foods and see if they have peaches!!!!!!!! Happy Thursday.
CraftBeering says
Thank you for this information. The Colorado peaches were in season, I am not sure about the California ones. Thank you for stopping by:)
Nicoletta @sugarlovespices says
I so love loaves! 😉 One of my favorite breakfast items for sure! This one, with fresh peaches and a peach ale, looks amazing! P.s. Love that the batter has olive oil 😉
CraftBeering says
We have that in common Nicoletta – totally love using olive oil in baking recipes. Thank you!
Molly says
Oh my goodness that looks amazing
Mollyx
CraftBeering says
It tastes pretty amazing too:) Thank you so much Molly for stopping by.
Mary says
I love making banana nut bread and zucchini bread, breakfast loafs are awesome because you can eat them anytime of the day. I’ve never added beer into my breakfast loaf mix but leave it to you to blow my mind and push me outside of my comfort zone. I love that you actually use fresh peaches. I’m making this bad boy sometime soon. OMG honey butter??? Stop it
CraftBeering says
I love it when you stop by and comment Mary! Always end up smiling:)
Dawn - Girl Heart Food says
So you made this twice and didn’t send me any??? What? Maybe next time 😉 Honey butter is soooo good and I love that little pot that you have yours in. Too cute. I’m starting to get quite the little collection of dishes now, lol. If I saw that one, I’d totally grab it! Pinning this beauty. P.S. great video as usual!
CraftBeering says
This loaf really doesn’t travel well, lol. The little pot I scored at the local thrift store. Wasn’t sure what to use if for at first:) Thank you so much!
Kelsie | the itsy-bitsy kitchen says
Swoon! This sounds too good for words. There’s no way this would feed four around here; I’d have to make at least two loaves because the first one would be all for me! With extra generous amounts of honey butter :). Have a fantastic day, Milena!
CraftBeering says
I was thinking if you rationed it:)
Jennifer @ Seasons and Suppers says
I wish I was sitting down to a slice (or 5 🙂 of this one! I’m going to scour the beer store for a peach ale this week, so I can have a go at it while it’s lovely peach season 🙂 Beautiful!
CraftBeering says
They will have peach ale, I am sure:) Thank you Jennifer!
annie@ciaochowbambina says
Goodness! I’d love a big piece or three…with a gorgeous slathering of that sweet honey butter! Wish we were neighbors!! Pinned!
CraftBeering says
I would not mind one bit being neighbors with you Annie!
Kat (The Baking Explorer) says
I’m drooling, this looks so good!
CraftBeering says
It is indeed drool worthy:) I was shoving pieces in my mouth while still taking the video, lol. Spared you guys that footage.