We recently discovered the recipe for peanut butter bread. It's a moist quick bread that's delicious on its own, or slathered with butter and jam. Here's how to make our vintage peanut butter bread recipe, including tips for customizing each loaf with mix-ins like chocolate, nuts, and more.

What Is Peanut Butter Bread?

Peanut butter bread is a Depression-era recipe that was created in the 1930s. It's been popular for decades, especially on vintage recipe Reddit threads. The recipe calls for just a handful of inexpensive ingredients. Our Test Kitchen modernized the original to include buttermilk, butter, and eggs for a rich flavor and moist crumb.

Peanut Butter Bread Ingredients

Here's a quick look at what you'll need to make homemade peanut butter bread.

• Dry Ingredients: Like many bread recipes, you'll need all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt whisked together.
• Peanut Butter: Our Test Kitchen found that creamy peanut butter gave the bread the best texture.
• Buttermilk: A cup of buttermilk provides moisture and a bit of tang to the finished peanut butter bread.
• Brown Sugar: Sweeten the bread with brown sugar. Our recipe testers really liked the caramel flavor it added.
• Butter: A couple of tablespoons of unsalted butter goes a long way in adding flavor and moisture to the bread.
• Eggs: Our Test Kitchen always chooses large eggs for baking. You'll need two here.

How to Customize Peanut Butter Bread

The great thing about peanut butter bread is how easy it is to customize. Here are a few ways you can make this peanut butter bread recipe your own.

• Add Chocolate: Try adding chocolate chips to the batter or drizzle melted on top of the loaf.
• Try Mix-Ins: Add a handful of nuts, dried fruit, or coconut to the batter.
• Swirl Jam: Add a few swirls of your favorite jam or jelly to the batter before baking for a take on the flavors of peanut butter and jelly.
• Add a Glaze: If you prefer a sweeter bread, try topping the baked loaf with a simple powdered sugar icing or chocolate glaze.