Description
This Quick and Easy Rhubarb Bread is a moist and flavorful treat perfect for breakfast, brunch, or dessert. Made with fresh diced rhubarb, crunchy pecans, and a sweet cinnamon crumble topping, this American classic bread is simple to prepare and baked to perfection in just over an hour.
Ingredients
Bread Batter
- 1 cup sugar
- 8 oz butter
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ¾ teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 cups rhubarb, diced
- ½ cup pecans, chopped
Crumble Topping
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 2 oz butter, melted
- 4 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons sugar
Instructions
- Preheat oven: Preheat your oven to 350ºF (175ºC) to ensure it’s ready for baking the bread.
- Cream sugar and butter: In a large mixing bowl, beat together 1 cup of sugar and 8 oz of butter until the mixture is light and creamy, creating a smooth base for the batter.
- Add wet ingredients: Beat in the 2 large eggs, then add the baking soda, salt, milk, and vanilla extract. Mix thoroughly until well combined.
- Incorporate flour: Gradually add 2 cups of all-purpose flour to the mixture, beating until the batter becomes smooth and well blended.
- Add rhubarb and pecans: Gently fold in the diced rhubarb and chopped pecans using a wooden spoon or rubber spatula to evenly distribute throughout the batter.
- Prepare the pan: Grease a bread or loaf pan to prevent sticking, then pour the batter into the pan, spreading it evenly.
- Make the crumble topping: In a small bowl, combine the melted butter, sugar, flour, and cinnamon. Mix them into a paste-like crumble consistency.
- Apply crumble topping: Sprinkle the crumble mixture evenly over the batter in the bread pan to create a sweet cinnamon topping.
- Bake: Bake the bread in the preheated oven for about 60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, signaling it is fully cooked.
Notes
- Ensure you use fresh rhubarb and chop it into small pieces to evenly distribute flavor in the bread.
- Check the bread close to the end of baking time to avoid over-baking, which can dry out the crumb.
- Let the bread cool for at least 15 minutes before slicing to maintain its shape and allow flavors to develop.
- You can substitute pecans with walnuts or omit nuts for a nut-free version.
- This bread pairs wonderfully with butter, cream cheese, or a simple dusting of powdered sugar.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Breakfast, Brunch, Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
