Ultimate Scratch-Made Peanut Butter and Jelly Sandwiches
Elevate your childhood favorite with homemade bread, creamy peanut butter, and sweet strawberry jam!
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients
For the Bread:
- 1 teaspoon active-dry yeast
- 1/2 cup lukewarm water
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter melted
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
- 2 1/2 to 3 cups all-purpose flour
- Oil for coating
For the Peanut Butter:
- 2 cups roasted, unsalted peanuts
- 1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
For the Sandwich:
- 1 jar homemade strawberry jam
Instructions
Prepare the Dough
- In a small bowl, combine 1 teaspoon of active-dry yeast with 1/2 cup of lukewarm water. Let it sit for about 5 minutes until it becomes foamy.
Mix the Ingredients
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the activated yeast mixture with 1 tablespoon of melted unsalted butter, 1/2 cup of milk, 1 tablespoon of granulated sugar, and 1 1/2 teaspoons of salt. Stir until well combined.
Add the Flour
- Gradually add 2 1/2 cups of all-purpose flour to the mixture, stirring until a dough begins to form. If the dough is sticky, continue to add flour until it pulls away from the sides of the bowl.
Knead the Dough
- Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead for about 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic. Place the dough in a lightly oiled bowl, cover with a damp cloth, and let it rise in a warm place until it doubles in size, about 1 hour.
Make the Peanut Butter
- While the dough is rising, prepare your homemade peanut butter. Place 2 cups of roasted, unsalted peanuts and 1/4 teaspoon of fine sea salt in a food processor. Process until smooth and creamy, about 4-5 minutes.
Shape the Bread
- After the dough has risen, punch it down to release any air bubbles. Shape it into a loaf or individual sandwich rolls and place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
Second Rise
- Cover the dough again and let it rise for another 30 minutes until slightly puffy.
Bake the Bread
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Bake the bread for about 25-30 minutes or until golden brown and sounds hollow when tapped on the bottom.
Assemble the Sandwich
- Spread a generous layer of your homemade peanut butter on one slice of bread and top with a scoop of your homemade strawberry jam. Place another slice of bread on top, cut into triangles, and enjoy!
Equipment
- Mixing Bowl
- Stand mixer or food processor
- Baking Sheet
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Food processor or blender
- Spoon or Spatula
Notes
- Feel free to substitute peanuts with other nuts or seeds for different flavors.
- Store any extra bread in an airtight container for up to 3 days at room temperature.
- Homemade jam should be stored in sterilized jars in the refrigerator.