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Rhubarb Buttermilk Bread

If you’ve never baked a rhubarb buttermilk bread, this is one of those recipes that instantly makes your kitchen feel warm and welcoming. It’s soft, and perfect with a cup of tea or coffee in the afternoon.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 55 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Course Breakfast / Snack
Cuisine American
Servings 8 Slices
Calories 240 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • ¾ cup sugar
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ½ cup melted butter
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 2 cups chopped rhubarb
  • 2 tbsp sugar for topping
  • 1 tbsp melted butter for topping

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a loaf pan.
  • Mix flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt in a bowl.
  • In another bowl, whisk butter, eggs, and buttermilk.
  • Combine wet and dry ingredients, then fold in chopped rhubarb.
  • Pour batter into pan, add butter and sugar topping.
  • Bake for 50–60 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool before slicing.