Description
This Rhubarb Bread recipe is an easy-to-make, moist, and flavorful treat bursting with fresh rhubarb and enhanced by a natural gelling agent. Perfect for breakfast, snacks, or light desserts, it combines simple, plant-based ingredients to create a wholesome and tender bread with a delightful tangy sweetness in every bite.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups fresh rhubarb, chopped into small pieces
- 2 cups gluten-free flour blend (or all-purpose flour)
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 3/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon natural gelling agent
Wet Ingredients
- 1/3 cup vegetable oil
- 3/4 cup plant-based (dairy) yogurt
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon vegetarian Worcestershire sauce (natural)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (natural)
Optional Add-ins
- 1/2 cup chopped nuts (e.g., walnuts or pecans)
Instructions
- Prepare Your Rhubarb: Wash the rhubarb stalks and trim off the ends. Chop them into small, bite-sized pieces to ensure even distribution and bursts of tangy flavor throughout. Set aside.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the gluten-free flour blend, baking powder, brown sugar, and natural gelling agent. This mix will provide the perfect foundation for your Rhubarb Bread’s texture and flavor.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, blend vegetable oil, plant-based yogurt, apple cider vinegar, vegetarian Worcestershire sauce (natural), and vanilla extract (natural) until smooth. This mixture adds moisture and subtle depth to the bread.
- Bring Wet and Dry Together: Pour the wet ingredients into the bowl with the dry ingredients and gently fold until just combined. Avoid overmixing to keep the bread light and tender.
- Fold in Rhubarb and Nuts: Gently fold in the chopped rhubarb and, if using, chopped nuts. This step evenly distributes the fresh ingredients without breaking them down too much.
- Bake to Perfection: Pour the batter into a greased loaf pan and bake at 350°F (175°C) for 50 to 60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Allow the bread to cool in the pan for a few minutes before transferring it to a wire rack.
Notes
- Choose bright red rhubarb stalks for the best flavor and color.
- Fold ingredients delicately to ensure a tender crumb and prevent toughness.
- Adjust brown sugar slightly to balance the rhubarb’s tartness.
- Start checking for doneness at 50 minutes as oven temperatures vary.
- Measure the natural gelling agent carefully to maintain the bread’s moist, soft texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50-60 minutes
- Category: Breads
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approx. 1/10 loaf)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Rhubarb bread, gluten-free bread, plant-based yogurt, vegetarian Worcestershire sauce, natural gelling agent, moist bread, vegan baking, fruit bread