After making what we all thought was a great rhubarb pie, I used some leftover stalks of rhubarb in this quick rhubarb bread.
Chopped Fresh Rhubarb Bread
I'd never tried rhubarb bread made with chopped fresh rhubarb and I'm glad I finally did. What a pleasant surprise! The rhubarb partially dissolves into the bread and the flavor melds with the orange zest so it's kind of tart but without too much citrus. Like rhubarb pie, it has a unique flavor that seems to appeal to a broad audience. Okay, 3 people, but that's broad enough for me. Give it a try if you have some fresh rhubarb!
The standard size loaf pan these days seems to be 9x5, but this recipe fits perfectly into the slightly smaller 8x4 inch loaf pan. Unfortunately 8x4 inch loaf pans that measure 8x4 inch across the top are getting harder to find. Some loaf pans say they are 8x4 inches, but are actually 8 ½ by 4 ½ inches across the top and 8x4 inches on the bottom. The disposable foil ones are usually true 8x4 inch pans and should work well. Or just use any loaf pan you have an expect a shorter loaf.
Recipe
Rhubarb Bread With Streusel Topping
Ingredients
- 1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour 5.7 oz
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- 2 tablespoons lightly beaten egg
- ¾ cup light brown sugar 5.25 oz
- ¼ cup vegetable oil
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup buttermilk
- ¾ cup chopped rhubarb
- 1 teaspoon orange zest
Topping:
- 2 ½ tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons granulated sugar
- Pinch of cinnamon
- 1 tablespoon butter melted and cooled (I used salted)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325 degrees F. Grease and flour an 8x4 inch (6 cup capacity) loaf pan
- Whisk the flour, salt and baking soda together in a bowl and set aside
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together the 2 tablespoons of egg, brown sugar, oil, and vanilla.
- Add the flour mixture and buttermilk alternately to the sugar mixture, stirring just until combined.
- Stir in rhubarb and orange, then spread the batter in the prepared loaf pan.
- Topping: In a bowl, combine the flour, sugars and cinnamon. Add the butter and stir until crumbly. Sprinkle over top of the loaf.
- Bake for for 45-55 minutes, until a toothpick inserted into center of a loaf comes out clean or a meat thermometer registers 210 degrees. Let the loaf cool for about 40 minutes in the pan, then carefully remove from the pan and let cool completely. Serve when cool, or wrap tightly in plastic wrap and freeze until ready to serve.
Sonya says
This looks and sounds SO good!!!
Carol says
This looks good! You are reminding me of some other recipes I have made with rhubarb for my parents: rhubarb muffins and rhubarb crumble. I know the muffin recipe was a Taste of Home recipe. They are so delicious!
Bonnie says
My rhubarb is barely peeking up out of the ground......we had snow this time last week. I can't wait for it to be ready so I can make your bread!
Anna says
Sue, I used mine up and am now looking forward to buying more.
Kathleen, I'm glad you're enjoying the recipes.
Kathleen says
I am really enjoying your rhubarb recipes. I grew up in Iowa and we always had it in the garden. My mom made what she called rhubarb crisp that I can still taste today. It was more of a crumble, I think. I live in California now and have a patch of it in my yard. Thanks for these wonderful recipes.
Sue says
I think our rhubarb will be ready in another week. It's so close!
We love all things rhubarb. I haven't made rhubarb bread in a very long time.