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Handwritten recipe card for peach of a biscuit loaf from Home Extension
"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.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Course Brunch, Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 10
Calories 306 kcal

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 9x5 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
Keyword Baking
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