Yield: 1 loaf
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 Time
10 minutes
Cook Time
1 hour 10 minutes
Total Time
1 hour 20 minutes
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 Information:
Yield:
12Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 250Total Fat: 13gSaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 52mgSodium: 358mgCarbohydrates: 30gFiber: 1gSugar: 12gProtein: 5g
Provided nutrition data is only an estimate. If you are tracking these nutrients for medical purposes, please consult an outside, trusted source.
