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Tender Orange Rhubarb Bread

Tender Orange Rhubarb Bread: Sweet, Tangy, and Totally Irresistible

Tender Orange Rhubarb Bread is a sweet, tangy treat filled with vibrant flavors, perfect for breakfast or a snack.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Cooling Time 1 hour
Total Time 3 hours
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 180
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Bread
  • 2.25 cups Rhubarb, chopped into 1/2-inch pieces Use fresh or thawed frozen rhubarb; discard leaves.
  • 1.58 cups Sugar Total includes 0.33 cup for rhubarb.
  • 3.25 cups Flour All-purpose flour recommended.
  • 1.25 tsp Salt Enhances flavors.
  • 4.5 tsp Baking Powder Leavening agent.
  • 1.5 tsp Orange Rind, finely zested For fresh citrus flavor.
  • 0.33 cups Butter, unsalted Adds richness.
  • 1.2 tsp Ground Cinnamon Introduces warmth.
  • 1 large Egg, at room temperature Binds ingredients.
  • 0.66 cups Orange Juice Keeps batter moist.
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Enhances flavors.
Optional Topping
  • Extra Rhubarb Reserve some for topping.

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • Loaf Pan
  • Electric mixer

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Chop 2.25 cups of rhubarb into ½-inch pieces, toss with ⅓ cup of sugar, and let sit for 30 minutes.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together 3.25 cups of flour, 1.25 tsp salt, 4.5 tsp baking powder, 1.2 tsp ground cinnamon, and 1.5 tsp orange rind.
  3. In a separate bowl, beat ⅓ cup unsalted butter and 1.25 cups sugar using an electric mixer on medium speed for 2-3 minutes.
  4. Add 1 large egg, ⅔ cup orange juice, and 1 tsp vanilla to the creamed mixture; mix on low until well combined.
  5. Gently fold dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
  6. Fold in macerated rhubarb and its juices, reserving some for topping if desired.
  7. Pour batter into a greased loaf pan; bake at 350°F for 1 to 1.5 hours.
  8. Allow bread to cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Serve warm or toasted, and enjoy with butter or cream cheese for extra indulgence.

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