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Lemon Poppy Seed Summer Squash Bread Recipe
Brighten up your baking with our Lemon Poppy Seed Summer Squash Bread – a unique, garden-inspired treat that turns ordinary squash into an extraordinary treat!
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
1 hr
Total Time
1 hr 15 mins
Servings: 18 servings
Calories: 268 kcal
Course:
Bread
Cuisine:
North American
Ingredients
- 1 cup melted unsalted butter
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- zest of 2 small lemons
- 1/4 cup fresh squeezed lemon juice (typically 2 small lemons)
- 1 teaspoon almond flavor
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 cups grated summer squash
- 1 tablespoon poppy seeds
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325 degrees Fahrenheit (163 degrees Celsius). Grease or line two loaf pans. Then, set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, place the melted butter, sugar, lemon juice, lemon zest, almond flavor, and vanilla extract. Cream them together until fluffy and light in color, about 1 to 2 minutes.
- Add the eggs one at a time, allowing each egg to fully incorporate into the mixture before adding the next.
- Evenly sprinkle the 1 tsp salt, baking soda, and baking powder over the top of the mixture. Mix well.
- Working in batches, add the flour 1/2 cup at a time; mix entirely between each addition. Fold in the squash and poppy seeds. Divide the batter and pour into the prepared loaf pans.
- Bake for 1 hour or until a toothpick inserted into the middle of the loaf comes out clean. Serve and enjoy!
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Notes
- Storage Info:
- To store Summer Squash Bread, wrap it tightly in plastic wrap or aluminum foil or keep it in an airtight container. It stays fresh at room temperature for up to 3 days or in the refrigerator for up to a week. You can freeze it for up to 3 months; just wrap it securely to prevent freezer burn. To reheat, thaw if frozen, then warm in a preheated oven at 350 degrees Fahrenheit (175 degrees Celsius) for about 10-15 minutes or until heated through.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1serving
Calories
268kcal
(13%)
Carbohydrates
39g
(13%)
Protein
3g
(6%)
Fat
11g
(17%)
Saturated Fat
7g
(35%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
3g
Trans Fat
0.4g
Cholesterol
54mg
(18%)
Sodium
215mg
(9%)
Potassium
73mg
(2%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
23g
(46%)
Vitamin A
380IU
(8%)
Vitamin C
2mg
(2%)
Calcium
26mg
(3%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 18servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 268
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 268kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 39g | 13% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 11g | 17% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Trans Fat | 0.4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 54mg | 18% |
| Sodium | 215mg | 9% |
| Potassium | 73mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 23g | 46% |
| Vitamin A | 380IU | 8% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 26mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.