Description
Whip up this peanut butter quick bread when craving a delightful homemade treat that comes together faster than you can brew coffee. Packed with rich peanut flavor and tender crumb, this bread makes breakfast or afternoon snacking seriously satisfying.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 1 cup peanut butter
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup milk
- 2 large eggs
Supporting Ingredients:
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup brown sugar
- ½ cup vegetable oil
Leavening and Seasoning:
- 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Instructions
- Grab a 9×5-inch loaf pan and coat it thoroughly with cooking spray. Heat your oven precisely to 350°F to prepare for baking.
- Measure out 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour into a medium mixing bowl. Add 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder, 1 teaspoon baking soda, and ½ teaspoon salt. Whisk these dry ingredients until they are completely blended.
- In a separate large bowl, scoop 1 cup of creamy peanut butter. Add 1 cup granulated sugar and 1 cup packed brown sugar. Cream these ingredients until they form a smooth mixture.
- Crack 2 large eggs into the peanut butter mixture, incorporating them one at a time. Pour in 1 cup milk and 2 teaspoons vanilla extract. Stir until the wet ingredients are fully integrated.
- Gradually fold the dry flour mixture into the wet ingredients. Mix gently with a wooden spoon until the batter looks just combined. Stop stirring as soon as no flour streaks remain.
- Transfer the batter to your prepared loaf pan, using a spatula to spread it evenly. Ensure the surface is smooth and level.
- Slide the pan into the 350°F oven. Bake for 65-70 minutes, checking doneness with a toothpick inserted into the center. If the top browns too quickly, drape a piece of aluminum foil loosely over the bread.
- Remove the pan from the oven and let the bread rest for 10 minutes. Carefully transfer the loaf to a wire cooling rack for complete cooling before slicing.
Notes
- Check your peanut butter’s consistency, as natural or freshly stirred versions can impact the bread’s moisture and texture.
- Avoid overmixing the batter, which can create a tough, dense bread instead of a tender loaf.
- For a gluten-free version, swap the all-purpose flour with a cup-for-cup gluten-free blend that contains xanthan gum.
- Add chopped peanuts or chocolate chips to the batter for extra crunch and flavor variation.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour - 1 hour 10 minutes
- Category: Breads
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8 to 10
- Calories: 334 kcal
- Sugar: 24 g
- Sodium: 252 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 9 g
- Cholesterol: 37 mg