Peanut Butter Cinnamon Bread

Treat yourself to a slice of peanut butter cinnamon bread! With a sugar crust and cinnamon swirl, you won't be able to resist going for seconds and maybe even thirds!

Watch how to make this

Ingredients

• All-purpose flour: All-purpose flour is recommended for this recipe, as it provides the right structure and texture. Avoid using whole wheat flour, as it may make the bread denser.
• Creamy peanut butter: Serves as a primary flavor component and provides moisture to the bread. It contributes to the rich, nutty taste and helps create a tender crumb. The fat content in peanut butter also enhances the texture, making the bread soft and moist.
• Sugars: Use a combination of granulated sugar and brown sugar to contribute to the sweetness and moisture.
• Buttermilk: Adds acidity to the batter, which reacts with baking soda and baking powder to create a light and fluffy texture. If you don’t have buttermilk, you can make a substitute by mixing 1 cup of milk with 1 tablespoon of lemon juice or white vinegar. Let it sit for about 5-10 minutes before using.
• Cinnamon: Used for flavoring, adding warmth and depth to the bread. It complements the sweetness of the sugars and peanut butter.

Step-by-step instructions

Step 1: Combine wet ingredients

Peanut butter and cinnamon, does it get any better than that? The combination is simple but unbeatable. That's why it works so perfectly in this peanut butter cinnamon bread. The other significant part? It's easy to make.

If you ever made a quick bread before like banana bread or pumpkin bread, you'll be familiar with this recipe. To put it in simple terms, you mix the dry ingredients, then the wet ingredients, and mix them all together.

For the peanut butter, I used creamy peanut butter with sugar added such as Jif or Skippy. I haven't tried making this recipe with peanut butter that has no sugar. I imagine that the bread will not be as sweet, however, so the result will not be the same.

Although I haven't tried making this bread with crunchy peanut butter it should work fine.

Beat the peanut butter with both sugars until well combined. Then, add the eggs, vanilla extract, and buttermilk, mixing until well incorporated.

Step 2: Add dry ingredients

Stir in the dry ingredients, mixing just until combined. Next, pour about half of the bread mix into the prepared loaf pan.

Sprinkle 4 tablespoons of the cinnamon sugar on top and use a butter knife to gently swirl it in. Pour the remaining peanut butter cinnamon bread mix on top, followed by the remaining cinnamon sugar. It might look like a lot of sugar but you want that layer of crunch on top.

Pop the bread into the oven and bake it for about 45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

As tempting as it is to dive right into the bread, let it cool slightly before serving. You can enjoy the peanut butter cinnamon bread warm or at room temperature. I did find that when served at room temperature, you can taste the peanut butter even more.

I love slicing into the bread and finding that cinnamon sugar swirl in the center. It's like finding a prize in a cereal box! And the flavors are exactly what I wanted, straightforward and darn delicious. Enjoy a slice for breakfast with a smear of jam or in the afternoon for a fun snack!

Make-ahead and storage

• Make-ahead: You can have the batter ready in the loaf pan and bake the bread later in the day.
• Store: Store any leftover bread in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.

Frequently asked questions

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Recipe

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Peanut Butter Cinnamon Bread

Yields 1 9-inch loaf

Total Time1 hour hr 15 minutes mins

Course: Breakfast, Dessert

Cuisine: American

Keyword: bread

Servings: 12

Author: Christine Ma

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour (296 grams)
• 2 ½ teaspoons baking powder
• ½ teaspoon baking soda
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ¾ cup creamy peanut butter (192 grams)
• ⅔ cup granulated sugar, divided (132 grams)
• ⅓ cup brown sugar (66 grams)
• 2 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup buttermilk (250 ml)
• 2 teaspoons cinnamon

Instructions

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Spray 9-inch loaf pan with cooking spray and line with parchment paper.
• Combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a medium bowl. Combine ⅓ cup granulated sugar and 2 teaspoons cinnamon in a separate bowl.
• Combine peanut butter, ⅓ cup granulated sugar, and brown sugar in a large bowl. Beat together until well combined, about 2 minutes. Add eggs, vanilla extract, and buttermilk, mixing until well combined.
• Add dry ingredients and mix just until combined. Pour half of batter into prepared loaf pan and sprinkle 4 tablespoons of cinnamon sugar on top in an even layer. Use a butter knife to swirl the cinnamon sugar into the batter.
• Pour remaining batter on top and smooth the top into an even layer. Sprinkle remaining cinnamon sugar on top. Bake peanut butter cinnamon bread for 45-55 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Remove from oven and let cool completely.

Notes

Don't use natural peanut butter that requires you to stir before using. If the peanut butter isn't mixed completely and thoroughly, it will affect the final texture of the bread.