Rhubarb Bread Recipe

Indulge in this delightful rhubarb bread recipe, a treasured find from an old cookbook! This recipe delivers a moist, tender crumb bursting with the tart-sweet flavor of rhubarb. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or an afternoon treat, this classic recipe is easy to follow and sure to impress.

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 75 mins
Calories 2887 kcal
Protein 84g
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Ingredients for Rhubarb Bread

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How to Make Rhubarb Bread

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease and flour a 9x5x3 inch loaf pan.
  2. Cream together 1 cup (2 sticks) softened butter and 1 ½ cups granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Beat in 2 large eggs one at a time, then stir in ½ cup milk.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together 3 cups all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking soda, and ½ teaspoon salt.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
  6. Stir in 1 teaspoon vanilla extract and 2 cups chopped rhubarb (about 4-5 stalks).
  7. Pour batter into the prepared loaf pan.
  8. Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
  9. **Topping:** While the bread is baking, prepare the topping.
  10. Melt ¼ cup (½ stick) butter in a small saucepan over low heat.
  11. Add ¼ cup brown sugar, ¼ cup chopped pecans (optional), and a pinch of cinnamon. Stir until well combined.
  12. Once the bread is done, remove from oven and immediately pour the topping evenly over the warm bread.
  13. Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

138 g

Sugar

863g

Fat

349g

Carbs

139g

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Rhubarb Bread?

Rhubarb Bread takes about 95 minutes from start to finish — roughly 20 minutes to prepare and 75 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Rhubarb Bread?

Rhubarb Bread has approximately 2887 calories per serving, with about 84 g protein, 139 g carbohydrates and 180 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Rhubarb Bread?

The key ingredients for Rhubarb Bread are Butter, White Sugar, Flour, Baking Soda, Rhubarb, Eggs. See the full list with measurements above.

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