RHUBREAD

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We moved into a house with a yard of fresh rhubarb. To use some of those ruby stalks, we made rhubarb bread with cinnamon and pecans. -Erika Elliott, Panola, Illinois

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h5m

Yield 2 loaves (12 slices each).

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

3 cups coarsely chopped fresh rhubarb (about 12 ounces)
2 tablespoons plus 1-3/4 cups sugar, divided
1 cup canola oil
2 large eggs
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 cup chopped pecans, optional

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350°. Grease and flour two 8x4-in. loaf pans., Toss rhubarb with 2 tablespoons sugar; let stand while preparing batter. , In a large bowl, beat oil, eggs, vanilla and remaining sugar until well blended. In another bowl, whisk flour, salt, baking soda, cinnamon and baking powder; gradually beat into oil mixture (batter will be thick). Stir in rhubarb mixture and, if desired, pecans., Transfer to prepared pans. Bake 50-60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool in pans 10 minutes before removing to a wire rack to cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 211 calories, Fat 10g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 16mg cholesterol, Sodium 162mg sodium, Carbohydrate 29g carbohydrate (16g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.