Name: Depression Era Peanut Butter Bread
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h 10 min
Yield: 10 Servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 cups all purpose flour; 0.5 cup granulated sugar; 4 teaspoons baking powder; 1 pinch salt; 1.5 cups creamy peanut butter; 0.333 cup milk

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Depression Era Peanut Butter Bread

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Instructions

Preheat the oven to 330 degrees.

Line a bread pan with parchment paper.

Combine flour, sugar, baking powder and salt in a mixing bowl.

Stir to combine.

Add peanut butter and milk.

Mix well.

Pour the batter into the prepared bread pan and bake.

After one hour poke the center of the bread with a toothpick to test for doneness.

If the toothpick comes out clean, the bread is ready.

If it has batter or crumbs clinging to it, allow the bread to bake for an additional 15 minutes.

Allow the bread to cool in the pan for 15 minutes.

Pop the bread out of the pan and allow to cool for an additional 15 minutes before slicing.

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Tips & Tricks (5)

Peanut Butter Consistency Magic 🥜
For the most even distribution, use room temperature, well-stirred creamy peanut butter that hasn't separated in the jar.
Moisture Mastery 💧
To prevent a dry bread, measure milk carefully and avoid overmixing the batter to keep the gluten relaxed and texture tender.
Pan Prep Pro Tip 🧈
Line your loaf pan with parchment paper for easy removal and create a light butter or oil coating to prevent sticking.
Nutty Flavor Boost 🌰
For an authentic depression-era taste, use natural peanut butter without added sugars to maintain the recipe's traditional simplicity.
Baking Doneness Trick 🍞
Insert a toothpick into the center of the bread - if it comes out clean with just a few moist crumbs, your bread is perfectly baked.