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Best Ever Rhubarb Bread

Best Ever Rhubarb Bread: A Moist Delight for Any Occasion

Best Ever Rhubarb Bread is a moist, quick bread with fresh rhubarb and a hint of orange zest, perfect for any occasion.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Servings: 10 slices
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200

Ingredients
  

For the Batter
  • 1/2 cup butter melted salted or unsalted with an added 1 tsp kosher salt
  • 1 cup sugar granulated
  • 1 tbsp orange zest fresh
  • 1 cup plain Greek yogurt can substitute with sour cream
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tbsp baking powder ensure freshness
  • 1 tsp baking soda ensure freshness
  • 1/2 tsp salt kosher salt preferred
  • 2 cups fresh rhubarb diced
  • 2 tbsp coarse sugar optional for garnish

Equipment

  • loaf pan
  • mixing bowl
  • spatula
  • Whisk

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a standard loaf pan with nonstick spray.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk melted butter, sugar, and orange zest. Add Greek yogurt and mix well. Incorporate eggs one at a time, whisking after each.
  3. In another bowl, sift together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Whisk until combined.
  4. Fold dry ingredients into wet ingredients until just combined.
  5. Gently fold in diced rhubarb.
  6. Pour batter into the prepared loaf pan and sprinkle coarse sugar on top if desired.
  7. Bake for about 1 hour, checking doneness with a toothpick; it should have a few moist crumbs.
  8. Cool for 10 minutes in the pan, then transfer to a rack to cool completely before slicing.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 3gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 450IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Store wrapped tightly in plastic wrap for up to 2 days at room temperature or in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.

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