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Cinnamon Rhubarb Bread

Delicious Cinnamon Rhubarb Bread

This Cinnamon Rhubarb Bread is a delightful spring treat! Tart rhubarb meets warm cinnamon in a moist and flavorful loaf, perfect for breakfast or an afternoon snack.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 1 1/2 cups chopped rhubarb
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar, for topping
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, for topping

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×5 inch loaf pan.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, and 1 teaspoon cinnamon.
  3. In a large bowl, cream together the butter and 1 cup sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla.
  4. Alternately add the dry ingredients and buttermilk to the wet ingredients, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.
  5. Gently fold in the chopped rhubarb.
  6. Pour batter into the prepared loaf pan.
  7. In a small bowl, combine the 1/4 cup sugar and 1 teaspoon cinnamon. Sprinkle evenly over the top of the bread.
  8. Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
  9. Let cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

Serve warm with a pat of butter or a dollop of whipped cream for an extra treat.