Description
This Old Fashioned Zucchini Bread recipe is a delightful way to enjoy the abundance of summer zucchinis. Moist and flavorful, this bread is perfect for breakfast or as a tasty snack.
Ingredients
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Ingredients:
- 2 medium zucchinis, grated (about 2 cups)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 3 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Begin by preheating your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a standard loaf pan to prevent sticking.
- Prepare the Zucchini: Grate the zucchinis and remove excess moisture by squeezing with a kitchen towel or cheesecloth.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine granulated sugar, brown sugar, and vegetable oil. Add eggs and vanilla extract, whisk until smooth.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In another bowl, whisk flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon.
- Combine Everything: Gently fold dry ingredients into wet mixture. Stir in grated zucchini and nuts if using.
- Pour into Pan: Transfer batter into prepared loaf pan, smoothing the top.
- Bake: Bake for 50-60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack before slicing.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
Keywords: Zucchini Bread, Summer Recipe, Baking, Zucchini Recipe
