Rustic Rhubarb Bread with a Hint of Orange

Instructions

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   Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x5 inch (23x13 cm) loaf pan, or line it with parchment paper.

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   In a large bowl, whisk together the 250 g flour, 150 g sugar, baking powder, salt, and optional cinnamon.

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   In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the milk, vegetable oil, eggs, and orange zest until well combined.

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   Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix with a spatula until just combined. Be careful not to overmix; a few lumps are fine.

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   In a small bowl, toss the diced rhubarb with the 20 g sugar and 5 g flour. This step helps prevent the rhubarb from sinking to the bottom of the bread.

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   Gently fold the coated rhubarb into the batter.

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   Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and spread evenly.

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   Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean. The top should be golden brown.

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   Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes before carefully transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely. Slice and serve.