How to Make a Peanut Sandwich

The peanut sandwich or the adored American food – the peanut butter and jelly sandwich – is a great option for snacking or even for food. Peanut butter is a paste that is made out of roasted peanuts that are dry ground and is very famous in North America, the UK, the Netherlands and even in Asian countries. It is a great source of protein, magnesium, vitamins B3 and E, folate, arginine, dietary fiber with a high content of an antioxidant p-comaric acid. This yummy sandwich comprises of a layer of peanut butter and jam/jelly on either slices of bread that are then placed atop each other. Here’s an easy way to make a yummy and perfect peanut sandwich. Go for it.

Complexity Level: Basic

Time Required: 10 minutes

Resources Required:

1. Peanut Butter – organic, creamy, chunky
2. Jelly
3. Two slices of bread – any kind, but white bread tastes the best!
4. A butter knife
5. A plate
6. A napkin

Instructions:

1. Spreading the two pastes on the slices of bread

Firstly, place both pieces of bread slices side by side. Spread peanut butter with the butter knife generously on one slice of bread. Clean the knife using a napkin and then use it for taking out the jelly and spread it on the other slice of bread, generously too!

2. Sticking together the slices

Now, stick together the two slices and here you will have the goodness of peanuts and a fresh fruity flavor too. The classic combination of jam/jelly with peanut butter tastes divine.

3. Cutting the sandwich in your very special way

Now you can cut it, either at the center or diagonally or even into mini triangles. You could even take your creativity a step ahead and fill the center with any fresh fruit. Now you have your awesome peanut butter and jelly sandwich ready to serve. For kids, you could cut the sandwiches in their favorite shapes.

Frequently Asked Questions:

What is the method of making a grilled peanut butter and jelly sandwich?

Firstly, you must melt a teaspoon of butter on a heated skillet. Then make a peanut butter and jelly sandwich without being too generous in the quantities of peanut butter and jelly as it will overflow and burn the skillet because of the heat. Do remember to spread a bit of butter on top of sandwich as it helps in grilling it. Put the sandwich on the hot skillet, buttered side up and toast on a low flame. Let the bread develop a brownish-golden crust and then flip it over and toast it again to achieve the same color. Your grilled peanut butter and jelly sandwich is ready!

Quick Tips:

1. In order to incorporate more vitamin E and protein, you should opt for wholemeal bread that has seeds and nuts in it. Seeded bread when toasted also tastes excellent with its unique flavor. However, if you want a classic taste, then go for white bread!
2. You can also get a variety of peanut butter like crunchy, less salty etc. So, do buy what you like.
3. If you do not have jelly in the house, then you can replace it with jam which also gives the same taste.

Things to watch out for:

1. You must select your peanut butter carefully, choose one that has no added sugar and has minimal salt content.
2. The bread that you have should be fresh as soft bread tastes great in peanut butter and jelly sandwiches.