How to Make a Peanut Butter and Jelly Sandwich

Ingredients

• 2 slices of bread (white or wheat)
• Peanut butter (smooth or crunchy)
• Jelly or jam (flavor of your choice)

Optional Tools

• Butter knife
• Plate
• Disposable gloves (for hygiene)

Steps

1. Gather Your Ingredients and Tools
2. Prepare the Bread

Lay the two slices of bread side by side on your plate.

3. Apply Peanut Butter

Open the peanut butter jar and use a butter knife to scoop approximately 2 tablespoons of peanut butter. Spread it evenly onto one slice of bread.

4. Apply Jelly or Jam

Open the jelly or jam jar. If using the same knife, clean it first to prevent mixing. Scoop about 1 tablespoon of jelly and spread it evenly onto the other slice of bread.


5. Assemble the Sandwich

Place the slice with jelly on top of the slice with peanut butter, aligning the edges.

6. Optional: Remove Crusts

If preferred, use the knife to cut off the crusts.

7. Optional: Slice the Sandwich

Cut the sandwich diagonally or horizontally, based on your preference.

8. Clean Up

Close the jars tightly, wash the knife and any other utensils used, dispose of any waste, and clean your workspace.

9. Enjoy!

Your PB&J sandwich is ready to be enjoyed!

Historical Context

The peanut butter and jelly sandwich has an interesting history:

• Early 1900s: Peanut butter was considered a delicacy and paired with savory items like pimento and cheese.
• 1901: The first known PB&J recipe appeared in the Boston Cooking School Magazine.
• 1920s: Pre-sliced bread made the sandwich more accessible and popular.
• World War II: PB&J became a staple in U.S. military rations and later a household favorite.