Strawberry Rhubarb Breadrn

Name: Strawberry Rhubarb Bread
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 60 min
Total time: 70 min
Ingredients: 1 cup granulated sugar; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1 teaspoon strawberry extract; ½ cup melted unsalted butter; ¾ cup buttermilk; 2 large eggs; 2 cups all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon kosher salt; 1 tablespoon baking powder; 1 cup fresh rhubarb, (diced small); 1½ cups fresh strawberries, (diced); ½ cup powdered sugar; 1 to 1½ tablespoons buttermilk; ½ teaspoon strawberry extract

a close up shot of Strawberry Rhubarb Bread sliced

Sweet and tart in just the right amounts, this strawberry rhubarb bread is a delicious addition to your breakfast table.

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Strawberry Rhubarb Bread Ingredients
Rhubarb Bread Recipe Substitutions And Additions
How To Make This Strawberry Rhubarb Bread Recipe
How To Serve This Strawberry Rhubarb Loaf Cake
Storing This Rhubarb Strawberry Bread
Why This Rhubarb Bread is the Best
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If you’ve never had strawberry rhubarb bread before, you’re in for a real treat. This delicious bread is made with fresh strawberries and rhubarb, producing a sweet and tart flavor that is absolutely irresistible.

Strawberry Rhubarb Bread Ingredients

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This sweet and tangy bread is bursting with the flavors of fresh strawberries and tart rhubarb, making for a delightful taste experience.

The bread is moist, soft, and fluffy, with a subtle sweetness that perfectly complements the tanginess of the rhubarb.

NOTE: It is essential to ensure you do not eat the leaves, root, or bottom stem area of rhubarb plants, as it will make you sick.

You’ll need:

1 cup of granulated sugar
1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
1 teaspoon of strawberry extract
½ cup of melted unsalted butter
¾ cup of buttermilk
2 large eggs
2 cups of all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon of kosher salt
1 tablespoon of baking powder
1 cup of fresh rhubarb, diced small
1½ cups of fresh strawberries diced

For The Glaze:

½ cup of powdered sugar
1 to 1½ tablespoons of buttermilk
½ teaspoon of strawberry extract

Rhubarb Bread Recipe Substitutions And Additions

This simple homemade bread is the perfect way to enjoy sweet strawberries and juicy rhubarb in late spring and early summer.

Our original recipe is delicious, but here are some customization ideas as well:

PAN SIZE: Instead of a full loaf pan, you could bake in a mini loaf pan or muffin cups. You will need to adjust the baking time if you chagne the container size however. We suggest keeping a close eye while baking as ovens vary in temperture.

Mini Loaf Pan: 20-25 minutes
Muffins: 25-35 minutes

CHOCOLATE CHIPS: Add even more flavor to your strawberry rhubarb loaf cake with a handful of white or milk chocolate chips mixed into the batter.

BERRIES: In this easy bread recipe, you could substitute strawberries for other berries, such as blueberries or raspberries.

STRAWBERRY EXTRACT: If you don’t have strawberry extract, you can use all vanilla extract or vanilla bean paste.

SUGAR: You could use brown sugar or coconut sugar in this easy, fresh rhubarb bread.

How To Make This Strawberry Rhubarb Bread Recipe

Whip up this easy quick bread batter in a few minutes and pop it in the oven. Before you know it, your kitchen will smell of fresh baked goods.

STEP ONE: Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease or line a 9 × 5-inch loaf pan with parchment paper.

STEP TWO: In a large bowl, combine the sugar, vanilla, strawberry extract, melted butter, buttermilk, and eggs. Whisk to combine well.

sugar, vanilla, strawberry extract, butter, buttermilk and eggs whisked in a bowl

STEP THREE: In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the flour, salt, and baking powder.

flour, salt, baking powder whisked in a bowl

STEP FOUR: Remove two tablespoons of the flour mixture and sprinkle over the rhubarb and strawberries. Toss to coat.

OUR RECIPE DEVELOPER SAYS

Coating the strawberries and rhubarb with flour will help prevent them from sinking to the bottom of the loaf.

flour sprinkled over the fresh fruit and stirred in a bowl

STEP FIVE: Mix the remaining flour mixture into the wet ingredients until just combined.

flour mixture mixed into the wet ingredients in a bowl

STEP SIX: Fold the strawberry rhubarb mixture into the batter to distribute evenly, but do not overmix.

PRO TIP:

Over mixing once you have added the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients really toughens up the bread.

fruit folded into the flour mixture in a bowl

STEP SEVEN: Pour batter into the greased loaf pan.

STEP EIGHT: Bake for 55 to 60 minutes. Test the bread by inserting a toothpick into the center of the bread. It should come out clean or with a few moist crumbs attached.

PRO TIP:

Oven temperatures vary and may need to be recalibrated periodically to ensure they are accurate. Make sure to check your bread at the lower end of the recommended baking time.

STEP NINE: Remove the bread from the oven and cool. You can turn the bread out onto a wire cooling rack after it has cooled for an initial ten minutes in the pan.

STEP TEN: For the glaze, whisk together the powdered sugar, buttermilk, and strawberry extract.

powdered sugar, buttermilk, and strawberry extract whisked in a bowl

STEP ELEVEN: Drizzle the glaze over the top of the bread after it has cooled completely.

PRO TIP:

Make sure the bread is on a wire rack before pouring the glaze on top so that any excess glaze will run through the rack rather than leaving a puddle around the bottom of the bread.

STEP TWELVE: Slice into eight slices with a serrated knife and serve.

How To Serve This Strawberry Rhubarb Loaf Cake

Add this deliciously moist bread to your breakfast table for a sweet way to start your day. Serve it along with a vanilla latte or coconut milk latte to wash it down. Quick bread also makes a fantastic homemade gift for friends and family.

For a more indulgent treat, try serving a dollop of whipped cream on top of a thick slice of bread. Alternatively, you could spread some cinnamon butter or cream cheese on your bread.

Strawberry rhubarb recipes are a fantastic way to use up these fresh fruits. Our strawberry rhubarb cheesecake and rhubarb strawberry crisp are two scrumptious choices.

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Storing This Rhubarb Strawberry Bread

Quick breads store well and are a perfect treat to have on hand or to give as a gift.

IN THE FRIDGE: Wrap this tasty quick bread tightly with plastic wrap. Store in the fridge for three days.

IN THE FREEZER: Freeze the homemade strawberry rhubarb bread wrapped in a layer of plastic wrap and a layer of aluminum foil for up to one month.

Why This Rhubarb Bread is the Best

There are a few reasons why strawberry rhubarb quick bread is such a popular treat:

Flavor combination: The key to this bread’s success is the perfect marriage of sweet and tart. Strawberries bring the sweetness, while rhubarb offers a tart counterpoint. This balance creates a complex and interesting flavor profile in every bite.
Seasonal availability: Rhubarb and strawberries are both springtime favorites. So, strawberry rhubarb bread becomes a way to celebrate the arrival of warmer weather and fresh produce.
Texture: This bread is typically a moist and tender quick bread, which means it’s easy to make and doesn’t require yeast. The chunks of fruit throughout the bread add pops of juicy sweetness and a bit of texture.
Versatility: Strawberry rhubarb bread can be enjoyed for breakfast, dessert, or even as a snack. It’s also a perfect treat to share with friends and family.

In short, strawberry rhubarb bread is a delicious and delightful way to welcome spring and enjoy the season’s freshest flavors.

close up shot of slices of strawberry rhubarb bread stacked on top of each other on a plate

Summer is the time for all things strawberry and rhubarb, and this strawberry rhubarb bread is a great option to use up those delicious seasonal fruits. The sweet and tart flavors are perfectly balanced in this easy-to-make recipe. Trust me, once you try it, you’ll be hooked!

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How does this bread taste?

This strawberry rhubarb bread is bursting with sweet strawberry and tart rhubarb flavors. The addition of the strawberry extract helps improve the flavor if you have grocery store strawberries that sometimes lack the flavor you find in picking your own strawberries.

Can I eat this strawberry rhubarb bread warm or cold?

This rhubarb and strawberry bread is best served warm or at room temperature. Be sure not to slice it until the bread is completely cooled, and use a serrated knife. You can reheat slices of bread in the microwave at 10-second intervals until warmed to your liking.

Can I make this strawberry rhubarb quick bread recipe ahead of time and freeze it?

You can freeze the whole loaf or slice the bread and place pieces of waxed paper in between each slice before freezing. This way, you can take out one slice at a time.

Where do you get strawberry extract?

Your local grocery store should carry strawberry extract. You can find it in the baking aisle near the vanilla extract.

What if I don’t have parchment paper?

Parchment paper makes lifting your rhubarb strawberry bread out of the loaf pan a little bit easier. If you don’t have it, just be sure to use a non-stick loaf pan or spray the pan generously with cooking spray, especially the corners.

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