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Freshly baked cinnamon rhubarb bread loaf on a wooden cutting board, sliced and ready to serve

Heavenly Cinnamon Rhubarb Bread Recipe: 7 Steps to Bake It Right


Description

When rhubarb is in season and plentiful, this Cinnamon Swirl Rhubarb Bread is the perfect, no-fuss way to highlight its tangy charm. Blending the cozy warmth of cinnamon, the bright tartness of rhubarb, and a touch of sweetness, this easy recipe is a delightful summer baking essential.


Ingredients

Scale

For the Bread

  • 2ย cupsย rhubarbย raw, sliced thin or diced
  • 2ย cupsย flourย , unbleached is best
  • 1ย cupย brown sugar
  • 1ย tspย baking soda
  • 1ย tspย salt
  • 3/4ย cupย Greek yogurtย full-fat
  • 1/2ย cupย vegetable oilย (Canola oil preferred)
  • 1ย tspย vanilla extract
  • 1ย egg

For the Cinnamon Swirl:

  • 1/4ย cupย sugarย granulated
  • 2ย tย cinnamon

Instructions

Step-by-Step Method:

 

  1. Preheat Oven:
    Set your oven to 350ยฐF (175ยฐC) to get it ready while you prepare the ingredients.

  2. Prepare the Loaf Pan:
    Grease and flour a standard 9ร—5 inch loaf pan to prevent sticking and ensure an even bake.

  3. Mix Dry Ingredients:
    In a large bowl, whisk together:

    • All-purpose flour

    • Brown sugar

    • Baking soda

    • Salt

    • Chopped rhubarb

  4. Mix Wet Ingredients:
    In another bowl, combine until smooth:

    • Greek yogurt

    • Vegetable oil

    • Vanilla extract

    • Egg

  5. Combine Ingredients:
    Gently stir the wet mixture into the dry ingredients. Do not overmix to avoid a dense texture. Carefully fold in the chopped rhubarb.

  6. Create the Cinnamon Swirl:
    In a small bowl, mix:

    • Granulated sugar

    • Ground cinnamon

  7. Layer the Batter:

    • Pour half the batter into the loaf pan

    • Sprinkle with half the cinnamon-sugar mixture

    • Add the remaining batter

    • Finish with the remaining cinnamon-sugar topping

  8. Add Nuts (Optional):
    Sprinkle chopped pecans or walnuts on top for extra flavor and crunch.

  9. Bake:
    Place in the oven and bake for 60โ€“70 minutes. Insert a toothpick in the centerโ€”if it comes out clean, the bread is done.

  10. Cool:
    Let the loaf cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

  11. Serve:
    Slice and enjoy this deliciously layered, cinnamon-spiced rhubarb bread.

Notes

  • Avoid Overmixing: Overworking the batter leads to a dense, chewy texture.

  • Prevent Overbrowning: If the top starts to brown too quickly, loosely cover with foil during the final minutes of baking.

  • Prep Time: 15minutes minutes
  • Cook Time: 45minutes minutes

Nutrition

  • Calories: 391kcal