Zucchini bread is a moist and flavorful quick bread made with grated zucchini, flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, eggs, oil, and vanilla extract. It is a popular breakfast or snack bread and can also be served as a dessert. Variations of zucchini bread include adding chocolate chips, nuts, or spices like cinnamon or nutmeg. This article provides two easy recipes for zucchini bread: a classic recipe and a healthier version made with whole wheat flour and less sugar. Both recipes are simple to follow and result in a delicious and moist zucchini bread that is perfect for any occasion.
Here are our top 4 tried and tested recipes!
ZUCCHINI BREAD
If your garden has blessed you with an abundance of everyone's favorite squash, then it's time to get out the grater, fire up the oven and bake some loaves with this moist, tender, spice-infused easy Zucchini Bread recipe. We'll show you how to make homemade Zucchini Bread with a quick-prep recipe and tips for easily swapping veggies or adding fruit for a dash of sweetness. Master this recipe and you'll open the door to a delicious season of homegrown goodness.
Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Side Dish
Time 3h25m
Yield 24
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Move oven rack to low position so that tops of pans will be in center of oven. Heat oven to 350°F. Grease bottoms only of 2 (8x4-inch) loaf pans or 1 (9x5-inch) loaf pan with shortening or cooking spray.
- In large bowl, stir zucchini, sugar, oil, vanilla and eggs until well mixed. Stir in remaining ingredients except nuts and raisins. Stir in nuts and raisins. Divide batter evenly between 8-inch pans or pour into 9-inch pan.
- Bake 8-inch loaves 50 to 60 minutes, 9-inch loaf 1 hour 10 minutes to 1 hour 20 minutes, or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool in pans on cooling rack 10 minutes.
- Loosen sides of loaves from pans; remove from pans and place top side up on cooling rack. Cool completely, about 2 hours, before slicing. Wrap tightly and store at room temperature up to 4 days, or refrigerate up to 10 days.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 200, Carbohydrate 27 g, Cholesterol 35 mg, Fat 1 1/2, Fiber 1 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 1 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Slice, Sodium 230 mg, Sugar 14 g, TransFat 0 g
MOM'S ZUCCHINI BREAD
Really, really good and moist- my kids eat it as quickly as I can make it. Bread will freeze well, and keep in refrigerator for weeks.
Provided by v monte
Categories 100+ Breakfast and Brunch Recipes Breakfast Bread Recipes
Time 1h40m
Yield 24
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Grease and flour two 8 x 4 inch pans. Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
- Sift flour, salt, baking powder, soda, and cinnamon together in a bowl.
- Beat eggs, oil, vanilla, and sugar together in a large bowl. Add sifted ingredients to the creamed mixture, and beat well. Stir in zucchini and nuts until well combined. Pour batter into prepared pans.
- Bake for 40 to 60 minutes, or until tester inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool in pan on rack for 20 minutes. Remove bread from pan, and completely cool.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 255.2 calories, Carbohydrate 32.1 g, Cholesterol 23.3 mg, Fat 13.1 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 3.3 g, SaturatedFat 1.7 g, Sodium 179.8 mg, Sugar 19.2 g
ZUCCHINI BREAD
Shred, dump and stir: This go-to zucchini bread is super simple. For an easy spin, stir in 1/2 cup of your favorite chopped nuts or a little grated orange zest.
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories dessert
Time 2h25m
Yield 6 to 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Adjust rack to the middle position and preheat the oven to 325 degrees F. Coat an 8 1/2-by-4 1/2-inch loaf pan with cooking spray.
- Whisk together the butter, oil, vanilla and eggs in a medium bowl. Fold in the zucchini.
- Whisk together the flour, brown sugar, granulated sugar, baking powder, baking soda and salt in a large bowl. Gently stir the zucchini mixture into the flour mixture until just combined. Spoon the batter into the prepared pan, smoothing out the top with the back of a spoon.
- Bake, rotating the pan about halfway through, until puffed and golden brown on top and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, 1 hour to 1 hour 20 minutes.
- Let cool completely in the pan on a wire rack.
GRANDMA'S BEST ZUCCHINI BREAD
This top-secret family recipe for spicy, moist bread uses dates for a delicious change from ordinary zucchini bread. We like to spread warm slices with softened cream cheese for an extra-special treat!
Provided by Korrine
Categories Bread Quick Bread Recipes Zucchini Bread Recipes
Time 3h30m
Yield 24
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C). Grease and flour two 9x5 inch loaf pans. Whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and pepper in a bowl until evenly combined; set aside.
- Beat the eggs, vanilla, sugar, and vegetable oil in a mixing bowl until smooth. Fold in the flour, dates, and zucchini until no dry spots remain. Divide the batter between the two prepared loaf pans.
- Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, about 70 minutes. Cool in the pans for 10 minutes before removing to cool completely on a wire rack.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 224.5 calories, Carbohydrate 32 g, Cholesterol 23.3 mg, Fat 9.9 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 2.6 g, SaturatedFat 1.7 g, Sodium 72.8 mg, Sugar 19.3 g
Tips:
- Use a quality grater: A sharp grater will make it much easier to grate the zucchini and will help you avoid getting any large chunks in your bread.
- Don't overmix the batter: Overmixing the batter will make the bread tough. Mix just until the ingredients are combined.
- Use a loaf pan that is at least 8x4 inches: A smaller loaf pan will make the bread too thick and dense.
- Bake the bread until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean: This will ensure that the bread is cooked through.
- Let the bread cool completely before glazing it: This will help the glaze set properly.
- Store the bread in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or in the freezer for up to 2 months: Zucchini bread is best when eaten fresh, but it can be stored for later if necessary.
Conclusion:
Zucchini bread is a delicious and easy-to-make quick bread that is perfect for breakfast, lunch, or a snack. It is a great way to use up extra zucchini from your garden, and it can be made with a variety of different ingredients to suit your taste. Whether you like it plain or with nuts, chocolate chips, or fruit, there is a zucchini bread recipe out there for everyone.
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