Best 6 Blue Ribbon Zucchini Nut Bread Recipes

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Are you searching for an award-winning zucchini nut bread recipe that will tantalize your taste buds and impress your friends and family? Look no further! In this comprehensive guide, we will unveil the secrets to creating the perfect blue ribbon zucchini nut bread. Get ready to embark on a culinary journey that will transform your ordinary zucchini into an extraordinary treat. From selecting the freshest ingredients to mastering the art of baking, we will provide you with all the essential tips and techniques to achieve blue ribbon glory. So, grab your apron, preheat your oven, and let's get started on this delectable adventure!

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

DEE'S BLUE RIBBON ZUCCHINI CAKE/BREAD



Dee's Blue Ribbon Zucchini Cake/Bread image

I have hesitated to post this recipe because there are so many zucchini cake/bread recipes already posted here. However, since I have retired from "semi-commercial" baking, I thought I would start posting some of "those secret" recipes. This recipe won 2 blue ribbons for me at the tri-county Altamont Fair in 1987.

Provided by Dee514

Categories     Quick Breads

Time 2h10m

Yield 1 bundt cake; or two 8x4-inch loaves, 12-16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 cups all-purpose flour
2 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon grated nutmeg
3/4 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
3 eggs
2 cups granulated sugar
3/4 cup vegetable oil
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 cups well packed prepared zucchini (does not have to be peeled, about 2-4 large zucchini)
1 1/2-2 cups chopped pecans (your choice) or 1 1/2-2 cups walnuts (your choice)
3/4 cup raisins

Steps:

  • Slice, seed and coarsely grate 2 to 4 large zucchini.
  • Place about a handful or two of the grated zucchini into cheesecloth, or a clean cotton dish towel (do not use a terry cloth dish towel), and squeeze it until very dry; repeat with the remaining grated zucchini.
  • Measure out 2 well packed cups of the prepared zucchini for the recipe.
  • Grease and flour a 12 cup bundt pan (or two 8x4-inch loaf pans).
  • Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • In a bowl, sift together the flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, pumpkin pie spice, baking powder, salt, and baking soda.
  • In a large bowl, beat eggs until light.
  • Gradually add sugar, and continue beating until thick and lemon colored.
  • Continue beating egg/sugar mixture, while adding the oil in a thin stream, beat until all is well blended.
  • By hand, stir in vanilla, zucchini, nuts and raisins.
  • Add the sifted dry ingredients, and stir until well mixed.
  • Pour batter into prepared pan(s).
  • Bake at 350°F for 60 to 75 minutes or until a cake tester (or wooden toothpick) inserted into the center comes out clean.
  • Remove from oven and place pan(s) on wire rack to cool.
  • Let cool in the pan(s) for about 5 minutes, remove cake from pan(s) and return the cake to the wire rack to continue cooling.
  • Cake should be completely cooled before slicing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 471.2, Fat 25, SaturatedFat 3.1, Cholesterol 52.9, Sodium 439.9, Carbohydrate 59.6, Fiber 2.7, Sugar 39.8, Protein 5.5

BLUE RIBBON ZUCCHINI NUT BREAD



Blue Ribbon Zucchini Nut Bread image

This is the best Zucchini Nut Bread I have ever had and the only one I will make. It's from "Country Fair Cookbook" All recipes in this book are Blue Ribbon winners from fairs around America prior to it's publication in 1975. Wrap and refrigerate overnight to allow the flavor to mellow. I have also made this as muffins. Just lower the temperature. Now that I live in Australia I make this using the Aussie measuring cups and spoons and it turns out fine. I've also made it with half carrot and half zucchini. And other times I've used half wholewheat flour and half plain, just for a change and it works well too. My husband loves it and says it's more like a cake then a bread since it's so moist.

Provided by YnkyGrlDwndr

Categories     Quick Breads

Time 1h20m

Yield 2 loaves, 16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

3 cups sifted plain flour
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon baking powder
3 eggs
2 cups sugar
1 cup cooking oil
1 tablespoon vanilla
2 cups grated unpared zucchini
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
1 teaspoon flour

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  • Sift together plain flour, cinnamon, baking soda, salt and baking powder.
  • Beat eggs well.
  • Gradually add sugar and oil, beat together well.
  • Add vanilla and dry ingredients from above blend well.
  • Stir in the zucchini.
  • Combine walnuts and 1 tsp of flour, stir this into the batter.
  • Pour batter between two 2 greased (I use baking paper) 8 1/2" x 4 1/2" x 2 1/2" loaf tins.
  • Bake for 1 hour or till tests done (skewer poked in the middle comes out clean).
  • Cool in tins on racks for 10 minutes before removing from tins, cool on racks.

ZUCCHINI NUT BREAD



Zucchini Nut Bread image

Lighter and fluffier than most zucchini breads, this is a great way to put that vegetable to good use! -Kevin Bruckerhoff, Columbia, Missouri

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h10m

Yield 2 loaves (12 slices each).

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 cups sugar
1 cup canola oil
3 large eggs, room temperature
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon baking powder
2 cups shredded zucchini (about 2 medium)
1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Grease two 8x4-in. loaf pans. In a large bowl, beat sugar, oil, eggs and vanilla until well blended. In another bowl, whisk flour, salt, baking soda, lemon zest, cinnamon and baking powder; gradually beat into sugar mixture, mixing just until moistened. Stir in zucchini and walnuts., Transfer to prepared pans. Bake 55-65 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 229 calories, Fat 11g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 26mg cholesterol, Sodium 165mg sodium, Carbohydrate 29g carbohydrate (17g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

BLUEBERRY ZUCCHINI BREAD



Blueberry Zucchini Bread image

Blueberries and zucchini baked up into delicious little summertime bread loaves!

Provided by Laura Moody

Categories     Bread     Quick Bread Recipes     Zucchini Bread Recipes

Time 1h45m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 eggs, lightly beaten
1 cup vegetable oil
3 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 ¼ cups white sugar
2 cups shredded zucchini
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking powder
¼ teaspoon baking soda
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
1 pint fresh blueberries

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease 4 mini-loaf pans.
  • In a large bowl, beat together the eggs, oil, vanilla, and sugar. Fold in the zucchini. Beat in the flour, salt, baking powder, baking soda, and cinnamon. Gently fold in the blueberries. Transfer to the prepared mini-loaf pans.
  • Bake 50 minutes in the preheated oven, or until a knife inserted in the center of a loaf comes out clean. Cool 20 minutes in pans, then turn out onto wire racks to cool completely.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 461.1 calories, Carbohydrate 66.8 g, Cholesterol 46.5 mg, Fat 19.9 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 5.3 g, SaturatedFat 3.3 g, Sodium 281.3 mg, Sugar 40.9 g

MOM'S ZUCCHINI BREAD



Mom's Zucchini Bread image

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

3 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
3 eggs
1 cup vegetable oil
2 ¼ cups white sugar
3 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 cups grated zucchini
1 cup chopped walnuts

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

BLUE RIBBON ZUCCHINI CARROT APPLE BREAD RECIPE



Blue Ribbon Zucchini Carrot Apple Bread Recipe image

Provided by carvalhohm

Number Of Ingredients 21

Cream Cheese Drip Frosting (optional):
2 cups sugar
1 cup unsalted butter, melted, or canola oil
3 eggs
1/4 cup fresh orange juice
2 1/2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
3 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
3/4 teaspoon baking soda
2 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon
Pinch of cloves
2 cups shredded carrots
1 cut shredded zucchini (unpeeled)
1/2 cup plumped yellow raisins
1 cup finely diced, peeled apples
1/2 cup walnuts, chopped (optional)
1/2 cup cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
2 to 3 cups confectioner's sugar
Orange juice, as required

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease 2 8x4" loaf pans or one Bundt pan. (This recipe can also make 18 to 24 muffins.) Place pans on parchment paper-lined baking sheet. In mixer bowl, blend sugar, butter or oil, eggs, orange juice and vanilla. In medium bowl, stir together flour, salt, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon and cloves. Fold dry ingredients into wet batter along with shredded carrots, zucchini, raisins, apples and walnuts. Spoon into prepared pans(s). Bake until done, about 1 hour, or until loaves spring back when gently touched with fingertips. Cool to room temperature before icing. *Cream Cheese Drip Frosting:* Place cream cheese, butter and most of confectioner's sugar in food processor or mixer bowl. Blend, adding more of confectioners' sugar and drizzling in a bit of orange juice to make soft, fluffy topping. Add more confectioners' sugar if required (or orange juice to loose, if necessary). Frost top of loaf or cake (if frost is soft enough, it will drip down sides), and garnish with shredded carrots and dusting of cinnamon before serving.

Tips:

  • Choose the right zucchini: Use fresh, firm zucchini that is not too large. This will ensure that your bread has a good texture and flavor.
  • Grate the zucchini correctly: To get the best results, grate the zucchini using a box grater. This will create long, thin shreds that will distribute evenly throughout the bread.
  • Don't overmix the batter: Overmixing the batter can result in a tough, dense bread. Mix just until the ingredients are combined.
  • Bake the bread at the right temperature: The ideal temperature for baking zucchini bread is 350 degrees Fahrenheit. This will allow the bread to cook through without overbrowning.
  • Let the bread cool completely before slicing: This will help to prevent the bread from crumbling.

Conclusion:

Zucchini nut bread is a delicious and versatile quick bread that can be enjoyed for breakfast, lunch, or dessert. With its moist texture, sweet flavor, and nutty crunch, this bread is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it. So next time you have some extra zucchini on hand, be sure to give this recipe a try.

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