From "True Grits...Tall Tales and Recipes from the New South," published in cooperation with your DailyInbox newsletter.

INGREDIENTS:

1-2/3 cups unbleached flour

1 teaspoon baking soda

1/2 teaspoon salt

3/4 cup packed brown sugar

1/3 cup creamy or crunchy peanut butter

1 egg, slightly beaten

1 cup buttermilk

TO PREPARE:

Combine the flour, baking soda, salt and brown sugar in a bowl; mix well.  Stir in the peanut butter, egg and buttermilk.

Spoon the batter into a 5x9-inch loaf pan.

Bake at 325 degrees for 40 to 45 minutes or until the loaf tests done.  Invert onto a wire rack.

Variation:  Add 1/2 cup raisins or chocolate chips.

NOTE: The flavor of the bread is best when served warm.

SERVES: 12

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