Description
Strawberry Rhubarb Bread is a moist and flavorful quick bread bursting with the sweet-tart combination of fresh strawberries and tangy rhubarb. This delightful loaf offers a perfect balance of fruity flavors with a tender crumb, making it ideal for breakfast, snacks, or dessert.
Ingredients
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Fresh strawberries (chopped)
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Fresh rhubarb (chopped)
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All-purpose flour
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Granulated sugar
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Brown sugar
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Baking soda
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Baking powder
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Salt
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Eggs
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Vegetable oil or melted butter
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Vanilla extract
- Buttermilk or milk
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a loaf pan or line with parchment paper.
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In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
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In another bowl, beat eggs with granulated sugar and brown sugar until combined. Add oil, vanilla extract, and buttermilk, mixing until smooth.
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Gently fold dry ingredients into wet ingredients until just combined.
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Fold in chopped strawberries and rhubarb carefully to avoid overmixing.
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Pour batter into prepared pan and smooth the top.
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Bake for 50-60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
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Cool in pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Add chopped walnuts or pecans for crunch.Sprinkle coarse sugar on top before baking for a sweet crust.Substitute half flour with whole wheat for nuttier flavor.Add lemon glaze made from powdered sugar and lemon juice for zest.