Description
This Simple Garden Zucchini Bread is a delightful twist on traditional zucchini bread, featuring the savory addition of sharp cheddar cheese and green onions. A perfect balance of moistness and cheesy goodness, this bread is a great way to use up summer zucchinis.
Ingredients
Scale
Dry Ingredients:
- 2 cups standard white flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients:
- 1 cup milk (2% used, but whole or skim is also fine)
- 1 tablespoon vinegar (white or apple cider)
- 1 egg
- 3 tablespoons butter, melted
Additional Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 cups grated zucchini
- 1 1/2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 2 green onions, sliced
Instructions
- Prepare Oven and Pan: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Grease a 9 x 5-inch bread pan.
- Prep the Zucchini: Grate the zucchini, wrap in a paper towel, and gently squeeze out some liquid.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: Combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a large bowl.
- Prepare Homemade Buttermilk and Wet Ingredients: Combine milk and vinegar to make buttermilk. Add melted butter and egg, mix well.
- Combine Mixtures and Add Remaining Ingredients: Mix buttermilk into dry ingredients. Fold in zucchini, cheese, and onions.
- Bake the Bread: Pour batter into the pan and bake at 350°F for 1 hour. Check doneness with a toothpick.
- Cool and Serve: Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.
Notes
- You can customize this bread by adding herbs or spices like garlic powder or paprika.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days or freeze for longer storage.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 380mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
Keywords: Zucchini Bread, Cheese Bread, Savory Bread, Summer Baking
