Rhubarb Bread

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 350°.
2. 2
   Butter bottoms only of a 9 x 5-inch loaf pan and set aside.
3. 3
   Beat butter, sugar, orange peel and vanilla in a large mixer bowl until light and fluffy.
4. 4
   Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
5. 5
   Add 2 1/4 cups flour and remaining dry ingredients.
6. 6
   Alternate with buttermilk to butter mixture, beating at low speed until just blended.
7. 7
   Toss rhubarb with remaining 1/4 cup flour.
8. 8
   Fold into batter with nuts.
9. 9
   Turn into prepared pan, spreading evenly.
10. 10
    Bake until wooden pick comes out clean, about 1 hour and 20 minutes.
11. 11
    Cool in pan 10 minutes. Remove from pan and cool on wire rack.