You just need five ingredients and five minutes to make it.

She went to college back when women took home economics classesthey werent kidding about the economics part.

Budgeting and menu planning were a big part of learning to cook for a family.

Overhead view of a loaf of retro peanut butter bread next to a plate with a slice

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Peanut butter bread is moist and tender with a lightly sweet, nutty flavor.

I love to top it with jam, more peanut butter, or both!

Its also great toasted.

Overhead view of a loaf of retro peanut butter bread next to a plate with a knife and a slice topped with peanut butter next to a glass of milk

Simply Recipes / Photo by Rachel Vanni / Food Styling by Tiffany Schleigh

Depression Era cooks were clever and had to be resourceful to eat well without access to these premium ingredients.

Trust me, this bread will work without them.

It works like a charm.

Overhead view of a plate with a slice of retro peanut butter bread topped with peanut butter and jelly next to a glass of milk

Simply Recipes / Photo by Rachel Vanni / Food Styling by Tiffany Schleigh

In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.

Stir to mix well.

Add the peanut butter to a medium bowl.

Stir the peanut butter mixture into the flour mixture until its well combined.

(It will be thick!)

Spread the mixture evenly into the greased loaf pan.

Store cooled leftovers tightly wrapped on the counter for up to 3 days.