Strawberry Rhubarb Bread
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Strawberry Rhubarb Bread
Description
The Strawberry Rhubarb Bread recipe features a batter of sugar, milk, neutral cooking oil, egg, and vanilla combined with all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt. Chopped strawberries and thinly sliced rhubarb are folded in to distribute the fruit evenly. A streusel-like crumble of sugar, flour, and softened salted butter tops the batter before baking. This creates a contrasting texture and a lightly sweet, buttery crust on top.
After baking at 350°F for 55-60 minutes, the bread is cooled and glazed with a mixture of powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and heavy cream. The glaze adds moisture and sweetness to complement the tartness of the rhubarb. The bread's texture is moist and tender with a balance of fruity tartness and soft sweetness.
This bread works well as a breakfast or snack item and can be served sliced with coffee or tea. The fruity components make it a refreshing alternative to plain quick breads.
Calories provided are estimates based on serving the bread in 10 slices. Because ingredient brands and quantities may vary, these numbers are approximate and should be confirmed by nutritionists if needed.
Ingredients
For the Bread:
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/2 cup neutral cooking oil generic cooking oil
- 1 large egg
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup rhubarb thinly sliced
- 1 cup strawberries chopped
For the Crumble:
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 3 tablespoons butter softened, salted
For the Glaze:
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3-5 tablespoons heavy cream
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
- In a medium bowl, stir together the sugar, milk, oil, egg and vanilla. In a separate bowl, combine the flour, baking powder and salt. Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and stir until just combined.
- Fold the rhubarb and strawberries gently into the batter.
- Pour the bread batter into a greased and floured 9"x5" bread pan.
- Make the crumble by mixing together the flour, sugar and butter in a small bowl. This mixture will be crumbly.
- Spread the crumbs on top of the bread batter in the pan.
- Bake at 350 degrees for 55-60 minutes. A toothpick inserted in the center of the bread should come out clean. Allow the bread to cool for 10 minutes, then remove the bread to a wire rack to cool completely.
- After the bread has cooled, make the glaze.
- Store at room temperature in an airtight container.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar, vanilla and 3 tablespoons of heavy cream. Add more heavy cream (one tablespoon at a time) until the glaze is the consistency you'd like.
Notes
- Calorie counts are estimates assuming 10 slices per loaf; actual may vary based on ingredient brands and portion sizes.
- The bread can be stored at room temperature in an airtight container once cooled.
- The glaze can be adjusted with additional heavy cream for desired consistency.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 10Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 428 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 428kcal | 21% |
| Carbohydrates | 64g | 21% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 18g | 28% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 38mg | 13% |
| Sodium | 106mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 195mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 38g | 76% |
| Vitamin A | 235IU | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 9.4mg | 10% |
| Calcium | 72mg | 7% |
| Iron | 1.7mg | 9% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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