Peach Cobbler Bread

Ingredients:

• 1/3 cup butter, softened
• 1 cup sugar
• 2 eggs
• 1/3 cup water
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/8 teaspoon almond extract
• 1 cup diced peeled peaches
• 1-2/3 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 cup chopped pecans
• Topping:
• 2 tablespoons chopped pecans
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar

1. In a bowl, cream butter and sugar.
2. Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
3. Beat in water and extracts.
4. Stir in peaches.
5. Combine flour, baking soda, salt and baking powder; gradually add to the creamed mixture.
6. Stir in pecans.
7. Pour into a greased 9-inch by 5-inch loaf pan.
8. Combine topping ingredients; sprinkle over batter.
9. Bake at 350° for 50-55 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean.
10. Cool or 10 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack.