Homemade Bread with Peanut Butter and Jelly

Name: Homemade Bread with Peanut Butter and Jelly
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 1 h 10 min
Yield: 1 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups warm water; 2 tbsp honey; 1 packet active dry yeast; 2 tbsp olive oil; 1 1/2 tsp salt; 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour; 2 tbsp butter, melted; 2 tbsp butter, for toasting; peanut butter, to taste; apple jelly, to taste

This homemade bread recipe yields a soft, tender loaf that toasts beautifully and pairs perfectly with peanut butter and apple jelly. Made with basic pantry staples and active dry yeast, it requires minimal hands-on time and delivers classic comfort-food results.

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Total

1h 10m

Servings

1

Difficulty

Easy

Est. Cost

$20–$33

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Ingredients

1 1/2 cups warm water
2 tbsp honey
1 packet active dry yeast
2 tbsp olive oil
1 1/2 tsp salt
3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
2 tbsp butter, melted
2 tbsp butter, for toasting
peanut butter, to taste
apple jelly, to taste

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Instructions

1
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
2
In a large measuring cup or bowl, combine the warm water and honey.
3
Sprinkle the active dry yeast over the water and stir gently. Let it sit for 5-10 minutes until the mixture becomes foamy.
4
Once the yeast is activated, stir in the olive oil and salt.
5
In a large mixing bowl, add the all-purpose flour.
6
Pour the wet yeast mixture into the flour and stir with a wooden spoon until a shaggy dough forms.
7
Using a stand mixer with a dough hook, knead the dough for about 4 minutes until smooth.
8
Grease a clean bowl, place the dough inside, cover with a towel, and let it rise in a warm place for about 30 minutes.
9
While the dough rises, grease a loaf pan and set it aside.
10
After the dough has risen, punch it down to release the air and fold it over a few times.
11
Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface, stretch it into a rectangle, then tuck the edges under to form a loaf.
12
Place the shaped loaf into the prepared loaf pan.
13
Bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes.
14
Remove the bread from the oven and immediately brush the top with melted butter.
15
Let the bread cool on a wire rack for about 20 minutes before slicing.
16
To make the snack, slice the cooled bread. Place slices on a baking sheet and top with small pats of butter.
17
Set your oven to broil on high. Place the baking sheet on the top rack and broil until the bread is golden brown.
18
Spread one slice of toast with peanut butter and another with apple jelly. Combine to make a sandwich and enjoy.

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Tips & Notes

Pro tips

Use warm water between 110-115°F to activate yeast—water that's too hot will kill it, too cold will slow rise time.
After shaping, let the dough rise in a warm, draft-free spot for 1-2 hours until it passes the poke test (indent springs back slowly).
Toast slices immediately after slicing for the best texture; older bread will toast more evenly than very fresh bread.
Apply melted butter to bread while still warm so it absorbs fully and adds richness to the toast.

Substitutions

Honey → sugar or maple syrup (1.5 tbsp, same sweetness level)
All-purpose flour → bread flour (slight increase in chewiness and strength)
Olive oil → vegetable oil or melted butter (neutral flavor alternative)
Apple jelly → any jam, preserves, or fruit spread (no changes needed)

Storage & make-ahead

Store cooled bread in an airtight container or bread bag at room temperature for 2-3 days; slice and freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw at room temperature or toast from frozen.