Zucchini Bread
User Reviews
4.9
Zucchini Bread
Description
Zucchini Bread balances moist grated zucchini and crunchy walnuts with a hint of cinnamon in a sweet quick bread. The recipe uses all-purpose flour with baking powder and soda to provide lift and structure. Vegetable oil contributes moisture, while eggs and sugar add richness and sweetness. The grated zucchini is folded into the wet ingredients, then combined with the dry mix just until blended to avoid a tough texture.
Baked at a moderate temperature in greased loaf pans, the bread rises with a tender crumb and golden crust. The walnuts mixed into the batter and sprinkled on top create pleasant crunch contrasting the soft interior. The cinnamon adds warmth but does not overpower the other flavors.
This zucchini bread is versatile for casual meals or on-the-go snacks. Its moist texture keeps well and can be sliced for sandwiches or enjoyed toasted with butter. It’s a practical way to incorporate vegetables into baked goods without strong vegetable flavors.
Ingredients
- 3 cups all-purpose flour spooned and leveled
- 2 teaspoons cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt sea salt
- 1½ cups cane sugar
- 1 cup vegetable oil plus more for the pans
- 3 egg large
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 3 cups zucchini about 2 medium, don’t press or squeeze, grated
- 1 cup walnuts plus more for topping, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325°F and grease two 8x4 or 9x5-inch loaf pans.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, cinnamon, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In another large bowl, whisk together the sugar, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla. Add the grated zucchini and fold to combine.
- Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until just combined. Fold in the walnuts.
- Divide the batter between the prepared pans and sprinkle with walnuts. Bake for 40 to 55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean and the tops of the loaves spring back to the touch.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.9
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