"Peach of a Biscuit Loaf" is a vintage American recipe that emerged from 1970s home economics programs, a time when convenience met creativity in home cooking. Utilizing refrigerated biscuit dough, this dessert reflects the era’s love for easy, crowd-pleasing treats made with pantry staples. The combination of warm fruit preserves, crunchy nuts, and a touch of cinnamon offers comforting flavors with a sticky, pull-apart texture akin to monkey bread. Whether served at brunch or as a sweet afternoon snack, this nostalgic loaf captures a timeless homemade charm that invites sharing and indulgence.
Ingredients
- 3 tbsp butter
- ½ cup chopped nuts
- ½ cup flavor fruit preserves
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 16 oz refrigerated biscuits
- ½ cup powdered sugar (sifted )
- 4 tsp milk
Instructions
Step 1: Prepare Pan and Mixture
- Grease the bottom and sides of a 9×5 inch loaf pan.
- In a small saucepan, melt butter.
- Stir in chopped nuts, fruit preserves, and cinnamon.
- Bring mixture to a boil.
Step 2: Assemble Biscuits
- Separate biscuit dough into 20 individual biscuits.
- Coat both sides of each biscuit with the hot preserve mixture.
- Fold each biscuit in half.
Step 3: Layer in Pan
- Arrange folded biscuits side down in pan to form 4 rows of 5 biscuits.
- Pour any remaining preserve mixture on top.
Step 4: Bake
- Bake at 350°F for 35 to 40 minutes.
- Check that the loaf is deep golden brown and center is no longer doughy.
Step 5: Cool and Glaze
- Cool for 5 minutes in the pan.
- Remove loaf from pan.
- Combine powdered sugar and milk to make a glaze.
- Drizzle glaze over the loaf.
Step 6: Serve
- Serve warm or cool.
- Pull apart biscuit sections to enjoy.
Tips
- Try different preserves like apricot, raspberry, or strawberry for variety.
- Add a splash of vanilla to the glaze for extra flavor.
- Reheat leftovers wrapped in foil at 350°F for 10 to 12 minutes.
- Add orange zest or a pinch of nutmeg for a twist.
Nutrition
Calories: 306kcalCarbohydrates: 41gProtein: 4gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 6gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 461mgPotassium: 145mgFiber: 1gSugar: 16gVitamin A: 111IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 37mgIron: 2mg
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