Zucchini Bread
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Zucchini Bread
Description
This Zucchini Bread recipe mixes basic baking ingredients such as flour, sugar, eggs, and oil with grated zucchini to create a moist, soft loaf. Ground cinnamon adds warm spice, while vanilla extract enhances the flavor complexity. The use of baking soda and powder ensures the bread rises well, giving it a tender texture. It is baked in a loaf pan at a moderate temperature until light golden and springy when pressed, signaling doneness. The zucchini adds hydration and subtle vegetal notes without overwhelming the sweetness.
The bread can be sliced for breakfast or served as a snack, pairing well with butter or jam. The recipe is straightforward and requires minimal preparation, making it accessible for home bakers.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 2 large egg
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1 cup sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups zucchini grated
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325 degrees and spray the 9x5 loaf pan with baking spray or butter and flour it well.
- Sift flour, salt, baking soda, baking powder and cinnamon together.
- Whisk together the eggs, oil, vanilla and sugar, then add in the dry ingredients.
- Add in the zucchini and mix well.
- Bake for 45-50 minutes, until it springs back when touched then let cool for 15 minutes before removing from loaf pan.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 324 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 324kcal | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 43g | 14% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 15g | 23% |
| Saturated Fat | 12g | 60% |
| Cholesterol | 53mg | 18% |
| Sodium | 235mg | 10% |
| Potassium | 70mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 25g | 50% |
| Vitamin A | 75IU | 2% |
| Calcium | 25mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1.3mg | 7% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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