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Zucchini bread is a classic summertime treat that is both delicious and versatile. It’s a great way to use up all of your extra zucchini from the garden, and can be adapted to suit a variety of tastes and dietary needs. This article will provide you with two recipes for zucchini bread: a traditional recipe and a gluten-free variation. Both recipes are easy to follow and can be made with ingredients that you probably already have on hand. So preheat your oven and get ready to enjoy some homemade zucchini bread!
MAMMAW'S ZUCCHINI BREAD (CAN ALSO BE MODIFIED TO GLUTEN FREE)
My grandmother Lucille (we all called her Mammaw) used to make this wonderful zucchini bread when I was growing up. I ate this every time she fixed it, thinking it was banana bread. When I was a teenager and became interested in cooking, I asked her for the recipe and could not believe that this was made with zucchini! If they would have told me that as a child, I probably never would have even tried it. It is one of my favorite desserts to make, it is simple, and it gets rave reviews every time.
Provided by DownHomeDinner
Categories Dessert
Time 1h20m
Yield 2 loaves, 8-12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- In a large bowl beat eggs, sugar, zucchini, oil, and vanilla extract. Gradually add in all remaining dry ingredients, spices, nuts, and raisins if desired.
- Optional: I do not add raisins to my zucchini bread, however, you can add 1/2 cup of raisins if you prefer.
- Grease 2 loaf pans only on the bottoms. Pour batter into loaf pans, fill pans half full leaving enough room for the bread to rise.
- Bake at 325 degrees for 60-80 minutes depending on your oven.
- After baking, cool for approximately 10 minutes, then remove from pans.
- I serve this as bread with butter, but you can also frost as cake for a sweeter taste.
- *IF YOU CHOOSE TO MAKE THIS A GLUTEN FREE RECIPE* My two favorite gluten-free flour mixtures are King Arthur's Multi-Purpose Gluten Free Flour, and also Andrea's Gluten Free Flour Blend from Andrea's Gluten Free Bakery. They can both be purchased online if you do not have access to a store that sells either brand. King Arthur's can be purchased at kingarthurflour.com and Andrea's mixture can be purchased at andreasglutenfree.com. The gluten free flour mixtures that are out there now are great! They take all of the guesswork out of having to add the gluten free starches and gums together to get the right consistancy and flavor that all purpose flour has.
EASY GLUTEN-FREE ZUCCHINI BREAD {DAIRY-FREE}
Steps:
- Preheat your oven to 350° F.
- Spray a 4 x 8 loaf pan with gluten-free cooking spray. I like baking with a glass baking pan.
- Shred one medium-sized zucchini with a shredder to equal 1 cup of shredded zucchini.
- In a large mixing bowl whisk the eggs together with the oil, sugar, brown sugar and pure vanilla extract.
- Stir in the salt, baking soda, baking powder, dried lemon peel, cinnamon, gluten-free all-purpose flour, and xanthan gum (leave out the xanthan gum if your flour already has it in it).
- Stir in the shredded zucchini.
- Pour the zucchini bread batter into a greased loaf pan.
- Bake on the center rack for 45-55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Please watch your zucchini bread because all ovens are different.
- Cool completely before slicing. Enjoy!
- Store in an air-tight container for 1-2 days at room temperature or 1 week refrigerated.
Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 serving, Calories 211 kcal, Carbohydrate 29 g, Protein 3 g, Fat 10 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, Cholesterol 31 mg, Sodium 159 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 18 g
HEALTHIER MOM'S ZUCCHINI BREAD
We packed even more zucchini into Mom's wonderfully moist and flavorful bread. Could there be a better way to eat your veggies?
Provided by MakeItHealthy
Categories Bread Quick Bread Recipes Zucchini Bread Recipes
Time 2h20m
Yield 24
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Grease and flour two 8x4-inch pans.
- Sift all-purpose flour, whole-wheat flour, salt, baking soda, baking powder, and cinnamon into a bowl.
- Beat eggs, milk, vegetable oil, sugar, and vanilla extract together in a large bowl. Add sifted ingredients and beat well. Stir in zucchini and walnuts until well combined. Pour batter into prepared pans.
- Bake in preheated oven until toothpick inserted in center of bread comes out clean, 40 to 60 minutes. Cool in pans on a wire rack for 20 minutes. Remove bread from pan and cool completely.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 190 calories, Carbohydrate 25.7 g, Cholesterol 23.5 mg, Fat 8.6 g, Fiber 1.8 g, Protein 3.7 g, SaturatedFat 1.3 g, Sodium 183.2 mg, Sugar 13 g
Tips:
- For a moist and flavorful zucchini bread, use fresh zucchini that has been grated with the skin on. This adds extra moisture and nutrients to the bread.
- Be sure to measure your ingredients accurately. This will help to ensure that your bread turns out light and fluffy.
- Do not overmix the batter. Overmixing can result in a tough, dense bread.
- Bake the bread at the correct temperature and for the proper amount of time. This will help to prevent the bread from becoming dry or overcooked.
- Let the bread cool completely before slicing and serving. This will help to prevent the bread from crumbling.
- For a gluten-free version of the bread, use a gluten-free flour blend. You may also need to add a little bit of xanthan gum to help bind the ingredients together.
- Zucchini bread can be stored at room temperature for up to 3 days. It can also be frozen for up to 2 months.
Conclusion:
Zucchini bread is a delicious and versatile quick bread that can be enjoyed for breakfast, lunch, or dessert. It is a great way to use up fresh zucchini, and it is also a good source of fiber and nutrients. With so many different variations to choose from, there is sure to be a zucchini bread recipe that everyone will enjoy.
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