Ingredients:

  • 1 cup (150g) fresh rhubarb, diced into small pieces
  • 2 tbsp (25g) granulated sugar
  • 2 cups (250g) all-purpose flour
  • 1/3 cup (65g) granulated sugar
  • 1 tbsp (12g) baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp (3g) salt
  • 1/2 cup (115g) unsalted butter, chilled and cubed
  • 3/4 cup (180ml) cold buttermilk
  • 1 tsp (5ml) vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup (60g) powdered sugar
  • 2 tbsp (30ml) milk or heavy cream
  • 1/4 tsp (1ml) vanilla extract

Instructions:

  1. Toss the diced rhubarb with 2 tablespoons of sugar in a small bowl. Let it sit for 10 minutes to release juices, then drain any excess liquid.
  2. Whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt in a large bowl until fully combined and aerated.
  3. Add the chilled, cubed butter to the flour mixture. Use a pastry cutter or fork to work the butter into the flour until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs with some pea-sized lumps remaining.
  4. Stir in the cold buttermilk and vanilla extract using a spatula. Gently fold in the prepared drained rhubarb pieces. Mix only until the dough just begins to come together.
  5. Turn the dough onto a floured surface and pat it into a 1-inch thick circle. Cut into 8 wedges.
  6. Place on a parchment-lined baking sheet and bake at 400°F (200°C) for 18-22 minutes, or until the edges are mahogany-colored and the tops are golden brown.