Depression Era Peanut Butter Bread

This Peanut Butter Bread from the depression era is so easy to make yet is so tasty. With the perfect balance of nutty and sweet.

Depression recipes are know as easy recipes that contain simple, cheap, and shelf staple ingredients ones that would have been accessible to the average American during that time. Since the great depression recipes are all meant to be very simple, they are very easy and use minimal ingredients like this Peanut Butter Bread.

For recipes from the depression era that helped people to make it through, check out Taste of Home.

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What We Love About This recipes from the Depression Era

• Easy Ingredients: You will need a total of 6 ingredients. No eggs needed for these quick breads.
• Family Friendly: Your family will love this rich and decadent peanut butter bread recipe.
• Adaptable: Make this recipe with any other type of nut butter, such as cashew butter or almond butter.

Ingredient Notes for Quick Bread Recipe

• Peanut Butter: You can use any type peanut butter you’d like, if using pure natural peanut butter it will be runnier.
• Flour: It is important to use all purpose flour.
• Sugar: You will need granulated sugar or pure cane sugar.
• Salt: To activate the baking powder and to get the bread to rise properly.
• Baking Powder: It is important to use baking powder, not baking soda. Baking powder helps to aid baked goods in rising to get a fluffy texture.
• Whole Milk: Any type of milk will work, even a non-dairy milk such as almond milk work.

Equipment Needed for this Depression Era Recipe

• Large Bowl
• Measuring Cup
• Electric Mixer
• Whisk
• Rubber Spatula
• Loaf Pan
• Parchment Paper

How to Make Peanut Butter Bread

These are the basic steps for making Depression Era Peanut Butter Bread. Please refer to the recipe card below for more detailed instructions.

STEP 1: MAKE THE BATTER

In a large mixing combine dry ingredients, flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt, mix until fully combined. Then add milk and peanut butter, stir to combine.

STEP 2: ADD TO LOAF PAN

Line a loaf pan with parchment paper then pour in batter. Use rubber spatula to scrap the sides of the bowl.

STEP 3: BAKE PEANUT BUTTER BREAD

Bake peanut butter bread for an hour at 330 degrees f. Use a toothpick to check if it is done, if it comes out clean it is ready, if not you can let it cook in the oven for 15 more minutes. Remove to oven and allow to cool in the pan for 15 minutes, take out of pan and left cool for an additional 15 minutes for before slicing.

Prep and Storage Tips for this Peanut Butter Bread Recipe

HOW TO MAKE THIS RECIPE AHEAD OF TIME

This recipe is perfect to make ahead of time, just bake as usual 1-2 days if time, store covered with plastic wrap or in an airtight container.

HOW TO STORE THIS RECIPE

Store in an airtight container with a paper towel at the bottom to absorb excess moisture. Peanut butter bread will be good for 3-4 days. You can store in the fridge or room temperature.

HOW TO FREEZE THIS RECIPE

To freeze peanut butter bread, you can store as slices or as the whole loaf, wrap in aluminum foil and store in a freezer bag.

Frequently Asked Questions about this 1930’s Recipe

Expert Tips for Making This Recipe Peanut Butter Bread

• This Recipe Can be Doubled: To double this depression era recipe, increase ingredients proportionally and split between 2 loaf pans.
• Chocolate Chips: For a decadent addition, add chocolate chips, peanut butter chips, or white chocolate chips.
• Icing: You would like you could make a peanut butter or chocolate icing to top off this peanut butter bread.
• Jelly Swirl: Use a jelly or jam to swirl on the top of the batter before baking, raspberry or strawberry would be best for a pb&j bread!

What to Serve with Peanut Butter Bread

• Fresh Jam
• Nutella
• Chocolate Whip Cream Frosting
• Marshmallow Fruit Dip

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