SAVORY ZUCCHINI BEER BREAD

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Here, summer squash marries with scallions and Parmesan to create something much more flavorful and a bit more decadent than the average zucchini loaf.

Provided by Lukas Volger

Categories     HarperCollins     Bake     Bread     Zucchini     Green Onion/Scallion     Breakfast     snack     Summer     Parmesan     Beer     Soy Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Vegetarian

Yield Makes 1 (8½ x 4½ -inch) loaf

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 medium zucchini or yellow squash (about 12 ounces total), coarsely grated
1 teaspoon salt, divided
¼ cup plus 1 tablespoon olive oil, plus more for greasing
3 cups all-purpose flour (substitute up to half whole-wheat flour)
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 tablespoon sugar
½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
2 scallions, green and white parts, thinly sliced
¼ cup coarsely shredded Parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons finely shredded Parmesan cheese
1¼ cups light and crisp beer, such as a lager, pilsner, or Kolsch

Steps:

  • Toss the zucchini with 1/2 teaspoon of the salt in a colander and let stand for 15 minutes. Gather it up in your hands and squeeze out as much moisture as you can.
  • Preheat the oven 375°F. Generously grease an 8 x 4-inch loaf pan.
  • Whisk together the flour, baking powder, remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt, the sugar, and black pepper. Add the zucchini, scallions, coarsely shredded cheese, and 1/4 cup of the olive oil, folding to combine, then pour in the beer. Let stand for a few minutes as the dry ingredients absorb the beer, then fold gently until everything is moistened. It'll be a dense and tacky batter. Scrape into the prepared pan.
  • Drizzle with the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil and sprinkle with the finely shredded cheese. Transfer to the oven and bake until set in the center and a tester comes out clean, 75 to 80 minutes. Cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then unmold. This bread can be served warm (though it'll be a bit gooey inside) and should be eaten within a day or two, stored loosely covered at room temperature.

Nathaly Leon
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Overall, I thought this recipe was just okay. It wasn't bad, but it didn't wow me either.


Jabbar Mughal
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I'm not sure what went wrong, but my bread turned out dry and crumbly. I followed the recipe exactly, so I'm not sure what happened.


Aminu Abubakar
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This recipe is a great way to get kids involved in the kitchen. My kids loved helping me grate the zucchini and mix the batter.


Badmash Compny
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I was pleasantly surprised by how moist this bread stayed, even after a few days. It's a great make-ahead breakfast or snack.


Sheijess Clothing
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I've made this bread several times now and it always turns out great. It's a perfect way to use up extra zucchini from the garden.


qamar nisa
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I love the unique twist of using beer in this recipe. It adds a subtle, malty flavor that pairs perfectly with the zucchini.


Anusha Ramjan
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This is my new go-to zucchini bread recipe. It's moist, flavorful, and so easy to make. Thank you for sharing!


Ramiro Padilla
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I found this recipe to be overly complicated. There are easier zucchini bread recipes out there.


Douglas. Kwaku Kwaku
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The beer flavor was a bit too strong for my taste. I'll try using less beer next time.


Beenod Magar
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Not a fan. The bread was dense and the flavor was bland.


Kitty One seven
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I was skeptical about zucchini in bread, but this recipe proved me wrong. Loved the texture and taste.


Beyene Bulbula
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This recipe was a hit at our potluck! Everyone raved about the unique flavor. I highly recommend it.


fave ok
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Easy to follow recipe, came out perfect. Will make again!


Saneliso Dlamini
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This zucchini beer bread turned out moist and flavorful. The perfect balance of sweet and savory. I'll definitely add this recipe to my favorites.