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Rhubarb Walnut Orange Bread

This easy Rhubarb Bread recipe is studded with walnuts and laced with fresh orange juice and zest for a wonderfully flavorful and moist treat for breakfast or simple dessert!

Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time1 hour 10 minutes
Total Time1 hour 20 minutes
Course: Breads
Cuisine: American
Keyword: rhubarb bread, rhubarb bread recipe, rhubarb orange bread, rhubarb walnut bread
Servings: 1 loaf
Calories: 250kcal
Author: The Creative Bite

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup butter flavored shortening
  • 2/3 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 1/2 Tablespoons orange zest
  • 2 cups all purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup orange juice 2-3 oranges
  • 1 cup finely chopped rhubarb
  • 1/2 cup chopped nuts walnuts or pecans

Instructions

  • Wet Ingredients
  • Grease the bottom of a 9x5 loaf pan with shortening, butter or pan spray. In a large bowl, cream the shortening and sugar.
  • Mix in the orange zest and eggs one at a time. Mix just until combined.
  • Dry Ingredients
  • In a separate bowl combine the flour, baking soda, baking powder and salt. Alternate stirring the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients with the orange juice.
  • Mix in the chopped rhubarb and nuts. Spread the batter into the greased loaf pan and let stand 20 minutes.
  • Preheat the oven to 350°F while the batter is resting. Bake at 350°F for 65-75 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the loaf comes out clean.
  • Allow the bread to cool completely before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 250kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 52mg | Sodium: 358mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 12g