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Crispy Rhubarb Bread Loaf Recipe with Orange Zest Easy Homemade Delight

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A quick and easy homemade rhubarb bread loaf featuring a crunchy turbinado sugar crust and bright orange zest, perfect for breakfast or brunch.

Ingredients

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  • 1 ½ cups (190g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup (100g) granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • ½ cup (120ml) plain yogurt or sour cream
  • ¼ cup (60ml) vegetable oil or melted unsalted butter
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 tablespoon freshly grated orange zest (about one medium orange)
  • 1 ½ cups (about 225g) fresh rhubarb, chopped into ½-inch pieces
  • 2 tablespoons turbinado sugar
  • Optional: a light sprinkle of cinnamon or ground cardamom

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease your loaf pan lightly with butter or non-stick spray.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and granulated sugar until evenly combined.
  3. In a separate large bowl, beat the egg lightly, then add the yogurt, oil, vanilla extract, and orange zest. Whisk until smooth and fragrant.
  4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring gently with a spatula. Be careful not to overmix.
  5. Fold in the chopped rhubarb pieces gently. If the batter feels too dry, add up to 2 tablespoons of milk to loosen it.
  6. Pour batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top with the spatula. Sprinkle the turbinado sugar evenly over the surface. If using cinnamon or cardamom, mix it with the sugar before sprinkling.
  7. Bake in the preheated oven for 45–50 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs.
  8. Cool in the pan for about 10 minutes, then transfer the loaf to a cooling rack to finish cooling.

Notes

Do not overmix the batter to avoid a tough loaf. Use fresh, firm rhubarb to prevent sogginess. If the crust browns too fast, tent with foil halfway through baking. Frozen rhubarb can be used if thawed and drained well. For gluten-free, substitute with almond or oat flour. For dairy-free, use coconut yogurt and coconut oil.

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Keywords: rhubarb bread, orange zest, turbinado sugar crust, quick bread, breakfast loaf, homemade bread, easy baking, spring recipe

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