Strawberry Rhubarb Bread

Table of Contents

1. Strawberry Rhubarb Bread Ingredients
2. Substitutions and Additions
3. How to Make Strawberry Rhubarb Bread
4. How to Serve Strawberry Rhubarb Bread
5. Storage
6. FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
7. MORE RECIPES YOU’LL LOVE
8. JUMP TO RECIPE

Strawberry rhubarb bread is a delightful quick bread that’s just as yummy for breakfast as it is for dessert. With just the right amounts of sweet and tart, this delicious quick bread is made with fresh strawberries and rhubarb and is absolutely irresistible.

Strawberries and rhubarb were just made to go together. For more strawberry rhubarb treats you’ll want to make Strawberry Rhubarb Cobbler, Rhubarb Strawberry Crisp, and Strawberry Rhubarb Cheesecake. 

Strawberry Rhubarb Bread Ingredients

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 will need:

• 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

Glaze

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

Substitutions and Additions

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. 

How to Make Strawberry Rhubarb Bread

STEP ONE: Preheat the oven to 350°F.

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

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

STEP FOUR: Remove 2 tablespoons of the flour mixture and sprinkle over the rhubarb and strawberries. Toss to coat. 

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

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

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.

STEP SEVEN: Pour the batter into a greased or parchment-lined 9×5-inch loaf pan.

STEP EIGHT: Bake for 55 to 60 minutes. Test the bread by inserting a toothpick into the center. 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 10 minutes in the pan.

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

STEP ELEVEN: Drizzle the glaze over 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 8 slices with a serrated knife and serve.

How to Serve Strawberry Rhubarb Bread

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. Strawberry rhubarb bread also makes a fantastic dessert. Serve it with a scoop of vanilla ice cream and a dollop of whipped cream. Quick bread makes a fantastic homemade gift for friends and family.

Storage

IN THE FRIDGE: Wrap this tasty quick bread tightly with plastic wrap. Store in the fridge for 3 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 1 month.

Strawberry rhubarb bread is made with fresh strawberries and rhubarb, producing a sweet and tart flavor that is a delicious addition to your breakfast table. This easy-to-make recipe is also a delight that can be enjoyed for a snack or even dessert. If you’ve never had strawberry rhubarb bread before, you’re in for a real treat. 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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