Delicious Rhubarb Bread Recipe for a Sweet Home Treat
Try this delightful rhubarb bread recipe, a perfect blend of sweetness and tartness for a lovely home treat.
Equipment
- - Loaf pan
- - Stand mixer
- Mixing bowl
Ingredients
For the Bread
- 1/2 cup butter provides richness and moistness to the bread.
- 1 cup granulated sugar sweetens the loaf perfectly, balancing the tartness of the rhubarb.
- 2 large eggs binds the ingredients and adds a fluffy texture.
- 2 cups all-purpose flour the foundation of your bread; ensures a tender crumb.
- 1 tsp baking powder helps the bread rise, giving a light and airy texture.
- 1/2 tsp baking soda complements the baking powder for optimal leavening.
- 1/4 tsp salt enhances all the flavors in your rhubarb bread recipe.
- 2 tsp vanilla extract adds a warm, sweet aroma that pairs beautifully with rhubarb.
- 1 cup buttermilk keeps the bread moist and tender, perfect for baking.
- 2 cups chopped rhubarb brings that delightful tartness, essential for a lovely rhubarb flavor.
- Sugar for topping adds a sweet crust to the top, giving that extra touch of sweetness.
Instructions
How to Make Rhubarb Bread
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Prepare a 1 lb or 1.25 lb loaf pan by greasing it with butter or lining it with parchment paper.
- Chop about 3 stalks of rhubarb to yield 2 cups and set aside.
- Cream the butter and granulated sugar together using a stand mixer until smooth and fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, then incorporate the vanilla extract.
- Whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a separate bowl.
- Combine the flour mixture with the buttermilk, alternating between the two.
- Fold in the chopped rhubarb carefully until evenly distributed.
- Spoon the batter into the prepared loaf pan, smoothing out the top with a spatula.
- Sprinkle the top with sugar if desired.
- Bake for about 1 hour and 10 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool for about 5 minutes in the pan, then carefully remove and transfer the bread to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Serve warm with a pat of butter for an unbeatable treat.