Quick Rhubarb Streusel Bread Recipe

Tired of the same old morning fare? Rhubarb Streusel Bread is a delicious way to start your day! Sweet and moist, this bread features fresh diced rhubarb and a crunchy streusel topping. Perfect with your morning cup of joe or served as an afternoon snack.

The Sweet crunch cinnamon-sugar coated exterior with a delicious tart rhubarb interior making this Rhubarb Streusel Bread irresistible!

Think rhubarb is just for making into a strawberry rhubarb pie? Then this recipe for Rhubarb Streusel Bread will surely change your mind. A great alternative to banana bread and coffee cake, Cinnamon Rhubarb Streusel Bread is a delicious balance of sweet. 

This recipe is similar to an Amish Rhubarb Bread recipe and a perfect way to pare down that rhubarb patch. 

WHY YOU'LL LOVE RHUBARB STREUSEL BREAD RECIPE!

It's easy and affordable. This quick bread recipe simply requires some fresh rhubarb, a handful of everyday pantry ingredients and 15 minutes of prep time to make this gourmet tasting (and looking) bread.

Perfect for meal prep. Grab a bunch of rhubarb at your local Farmers' Market, then whip up a few loaves of this rhubarb streusel bread to pop in the freezer and save for later.

The streusel topping. Anything that boasts a buttery, crumbly streusel topping is utterly delicious. It's kind of amazing that just 3 humble ingredients add so much fantastic flavor and texture.

Perfect recipe for rhubarb season! We all know when early summer rolls around our gardens are abundant with these delicious rhubarb stalks. Make a loaf of this rhubarb bread recipe, or our famous Quick Rhubarb Cake to use it up!

INGREDIENTS FOR RHUBARB LOAF CAKE

• Brown Sugar- make sure to pack this into the measuring cup! 
• Buttermilk- This is one of our favorite baking ingredients because it adds a little extra fat to the batter which results in a moist crumb. You can also use greek yogurt or full fat milk. 
• Vegetable oil- Oil adds nice moisture to the loaf, but softened unsalted butter, canola oil, or coconut oil will work too. 
• Large eggs- make sure your eggs are room temperature. I usually take them out a few hours before baking. 
• Vanilla extract
• All-purpose flour- always sift if possible
• Fresh rhubarb, sliced thinly- If you have some frozen sliced rhubarb, you can use that. 
• Walnuts chopped- Pecans make a great alternative to walnut. Of course, the nuts can be skipped all together. 
• Baking powder
• Baking soda
• Salt

Streusel Ingredients

• Granulated sugar
• Butter- I recommend salted butter here but unsalted will work too. 
• Ground Cinnamon- this can be omitted, but honestly if you don't like cinnamon, I'm not sure we can be friends. Just kidding...maybe! 

HOW TO MAKE THIS OLD FASHIONED RHUBARB BREAD

This great recipe really only requires a few pantry ingredients and some fresh or frozen rhubarb. In less than 15 minutes, you'll have a a loaf baking and your kitchen smelling amazing!

STEP ONE-

In a medium mixing bowl, combine brown sugar, buttermilk, oil, egg, and vanilla; mix until combined. Set aside.

STEP TWO-

In a large mixing bowl combine flour, rhubarb, walnuts, baking powder, baking soda, and salt and mix well. Add wet ingredients to dry ingredients; mix just until combined.

STEP THREE-

Pour batter evenly into two 8” x 4” greased & floured loaf pans. PRO TIP- You can also use mini loaf pan, just reduce the baking time to about 25-30 minutes.

STEP FOUR-

For streusel topping, combine sugar, butter, and cinnamon in a small bowl and mix with a fork until it has a wet sand consistency; sprinkle over batter. PRO TIP- For extra crunch and butteriness, double the streusel recipe. Pour half of the batter into the pans then sprinkle half of streusel over the batter. Fill pans with remaining batter and sprinkle with remaining topping.

STEP FIVE-

Bake at 350° for 60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center of the bread and comes out with a few coarse crumbs.

SUBSTITUTIONS AND ADDITIONS

Make a strawberry rhubarb bread- Love the strawberry rhubarb combination as much as us? Add a cup of chopped sweet strawberries that have been sprinkled with a teaspoon of cornstarch to the batter before baking.

Use different nuts- We added walnuts, but pecans or sliced almonds would be a delicious addition as well.

FAQs

HOW TO PREPARE RHUBARB FOR BAKING

If you haven't cooked with rhubarb before, it may seem a little intimidating. But don't fret, because preparing rhubarb for baking is actually quite simple. Here's what to do:First, cut the bottom and top of each rhubarb stalk with a sharp kitchen knife and remove all of the leaves.Then rinse off the stalks with cold, running water. There is no need to remove the skin, but if you notice any brown spots just remove with a vegetable peeler.Next, cut the stalks horizontally into small pieces that are about a half inch in width. Now your rhubarb is ready to be added to your recipe!

CAN YOU FREEZE RHUBARB?

Yes, you can freeze fresh rhubarb for up to 6 months. Simply prepare the rhubarb as described above. Then place a single layer of the rhubarb pieces on a baking sheet and put in the freezer. When the rhubarb is frozen, transfer the pieces to a resealable freezer-safe bag and squeeze out any excess air. Store the bag in the freezer until you are ready to use. You will need to thaw the rhubarb at room temperature before incorporating in your baked goods recipes.

To freeze these loaves, simply cool to room temperature then wrap in plastic wrap. Place the wrapped loaves in an airtight container and freeze for up to six months. Bring loaf to room temperature before enjoying after freezing.

MORE RECIPES LIKE RHUBARB STREUSEL BREAD

Looking for more tasty recipes that will make your morning? Then you'll want to check out my Pumpkin Breakfast Bread and White Peach Coffee Cake, plus this recipe for delectable Slow Cooker French Toast.