This Rhubarb Bread is a perfect balance of sweetness and tartness, with chunks of rhubarb adding a delightful texture to every bite. It's perfect for breakfast, snack, or dessert.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups finely chopped rhubarb
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 eggs
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
Directions
- Preheat oven to 350°F and grease a 9x5 inch loaf pan.
- In a large bowl, mix together flour, sugar, baking soda, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, beat eggs and mix in oil, buttermilk, and vanilla extract.
- Gradually add wet ingredients to dry ingredients and stir until just combined.
- Fold in chopped rhubarb until evenly distributed in the batter.
- Pour batter into prepared loaf pan and bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing and serving.
Interesting Facts
Rhubarb is a vegetable that is often treated as a fruit in cooking due to its tart flavor.
Rhubarb is a good source of fiber, vitamin K, and antioxidants.
Rhubarb is commonly used in pies, jams, and desserts, but can also be used in savory dishes.