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Peanut Butter Jelly Bread Recipe

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This Peanut Butter Jelly Bread is a moist, flavorful loaf combining the rich creaminess of peanut butter with the sweet and fruity notes of strawberry jam and fresh strawberries. Topped with a crunchy peanut streusel, this bread is perfect for breakfast, a snack, or dessert. Easy to make with simple ingredients, it offers a delicious twist on the classic peanut butter and jelly flavor combo baked into a soft and tender bread.

Ingredients

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Peanut Streusel

  • ¼ cup brown sugar, packed
  • ¼ cup all-purpose flour
  • ¼ cup crushed peanuts
  • 3 tablespoons butter, melted

Peanut Butter Jelly Bread

  • ¾ cup brown sugar, packed
  • 1 cup milk
  • 2 eggs
  • ¾ cup creamy peanut butter
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup chopped strawberries
  • ½ cup strawberry jam

Instructions

  1. Preheat and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5 inch loaf pan and optionally line the bottom and two longest sides with parchment paper to make it easier to lift the bread after baking.
  2. Make the Peanut Streusel: In a small bowl, combine the brown sugar, flour, and crushed peanuts. Stir in the melted butter until the mixture becomes crumbly. Place this streusel mixture in the refrigerator while you prepare the bread batter.
  3. Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the brown sugar, milk, eggs, and creamy peanut butter until smooth and well combined.
  4. Add Dry Ingredients and Strawberries: To the wet mixture, add the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt. Use a rubber spatula to gently fold the ingredients together until just combined. Then fold in the chopped strawberries carefully to maintain their shape.
  5. Incorporate Strawberry Jam: Spoon dollops of strawberry jam over the batter in the bowl. Fold the jam into the batter a few times with your spatula to create pretty swirls without fully mixing it in.
  6. Transfer to Loaf Pan: Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and spread it evenly. Optionally, sprinkle some extra chopped strawberries on top for garnish.
  7. Add Streusel Topping: Remove the peanut streusel from the fridge. Use your hands or a fork to break it up and sprinkle it evenly over the batter in the pan.
  8. Bake the Bread: Bake for 60 to 75 minutes. To prevent over-browning, loosely cover the top of the bread with parchment paper or aluminum foil halfway through baking. The bread is done when a toothpick inserted into the center comes out mostly clean or with just a few moist crumbs.
  9. Cool the Bread: Remove the bread from the oven and place it on a wire rack to cool for 1 hour while still in the pan. This resting time helps the bread set.
  10. Slice and Serve: After an hour, remove the bread from the pan using the parchment paper sling if lined, and let it cool completely on the wire rack before slicing for cleaner slices. Enjoy plain or with extra butter, peanut butter, or jelly.

Notes

  • Using parchment paper helps lift the bread out easily without sticking.
  • Covering the bread halfway through baking prevents excessive browning on top.
  • Allow the bread to cool fully before slicing to avoid crumbly slices.
  • You can substitute fresh strawberries with frozen, but thaw and drain them well first.
  • For a nut-free version, omit crushed peanuts and peanut butter and use sunflower seed butter instead.

Keywords: Peanut Butter Jelly Bread, Strawberry Bread, Peanut Streusel, Sweet Bread, Breakfast Bread, Snack Bread

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