This old fashioned peanut butter bread recipe makes a simple quick bread that is perfect for breakfast or a snack. Spread a little bit of butter or jelly on it for a really yummy treat.

Two slices of tan peanut butter bread on a small dessert plate showing the cake-like texture inside.

This recipe is another on from my great-grandma’s cookbook. There were several fun quick bread recipes in there that I can’t wait to try.

Of course, the peanut butter version caught my eye. I am a sucker for peanut butter recipes.

If you are trying to imagine what the bread will taste like, it has a similar texture to most quick breads. The crumb will remind you of banana bread or zucchini bread.

However, it is less sweet than either one of those breads. It has a slight sweetness, but not too much.

Ingredients including flour, brown sugar, milk, an egg, peanut butter, salt, and baking powder ready to be made into peanut butter quick bread.

A loaf of freshly baked peanut butter bread on a cooling rack showing the golden brown exterior.

Of course, it has a nice peanut butter flavor as well. It is good on it’s own, but would be fabulous with toppings.

Some butter would be tasty. Or add more peanut butter and a drizzle of honey. Ooooh, or peanut butter and bananas… or fluff!!!

Or try making some chocolate chips inside like we do with pumpkin bread. Afterall, chocolate and peanut butter and wonderful together!

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Carlee’s Tips and Tricks

For a sweeter bread, add an additional ¼ cup of sugar, honey, or maple syrup to the batter.

Use a toothpick or a wooden skewer to see if your bread is finished. If you insert it into the center of the loaf, it should come out clean when removed.

Cool the bread completely before cutting it. I know that it is tempting to cut it while it is warm, but it is more likely to crumble and dry out.

Hand holding a slice of homemade peanut butter bread, showing the interior crumb that is reminiscent of a cake crumb.

Two slices of peanut butter bread on small plate, ready to eat, with more peanut butter bread on cutting board in the background.

Be patient and let it cool, you can always warm up the slices again after it is cut. A serrated knife works best.

Store the bread in an airtight container at room temperature for 3-4 days. You can also freeze whole loaves or individual slices.

Ok, that’s it. Let’s make some peanut butter bread!

5 from 2 ratings

Old Fashioned Peanut Butter Bread

Author: Carlee

Servings: Servings

This peanut butter quick bread is simple and delicious. The batter comes together in just a few minutes and the resulting bread is slightly sweet with great peanut butter flavor.

Prep: 10

Cook: 50

Total: 1

Ingredients

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350℉ and grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
Stir together the 1¾ cup all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking soda, and ½ teaspoon salt in a small bowl.
In a large bowl, beat together the 1 cup light brown sugar and ⅓ cup creamy peanut butter.
Add 1 large egg and stir to combine.
Alternate adding in the dry ingredients and 1 cup buttermilk until everything is incorporated and you have a nice uniform batter.
Spread the batter in the prepared pan. Bake for 50-55 minutes or a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Allow to cool in the pan for a couple of minutes before tipping out onto a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.

Notes

You can use a cup of milk soured with a teaspoon of lemon juice or vinegar in place of the buttermilk.
Feel free to add a splash of vanilla and/or a handful of chocolate chips if you want to.