In this guide, you'll embark on a culinary journey to discover the art of perfecting Mimi's Zucchini Orange Bread. Join us as we explore the secrets of creating a moist and flavorful bread that captures the vibrant flavors of zucchini and orange. Learn how to transform everyday ingredients into a tantalizing treat that will impress your loved ones and leave them craving more. Together, we'll uncover the techniques and tips to ensure your zucchini orange bread becomes a staple in your kitchen.
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ORANGE ZUCCHINI BREAD
These moist mini loaves have pretty flecks of green from the zucchini. I won first place at the Ohio State Fair with this recipe! -Pat Woolley, Jackson Center, Ohio
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 1h
Yield 4 mini loaves.
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine the eggs and oil. Add sugar; mix well. Stir in the lemon zest, orange zest and extracts. Add zucchini; mix well. Combine the flour, baking powder, salt, ginger and baking soda; stir into zucchini mixture just until moistened. Fold in walnuts., Transfer to four greased 5-3/4x3x2-in. loaf pans. Bake at 350° for 35-40 minutes or until golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 275 calories, Fat 14g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 40mg cholesterol, Sodium 193mg sodium, Carbohydrate 35g carbohydrate (19g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.
MIMI'S ZUCCHINI-ORANGE BREAD
A very moist nut bread with an orange glaze on top. Delicious! They make nice gifts if you tuck one in a basket with a pretty napkin and bow. This is one of the recipes that I did in "Christmas Goodie Class" a couple of years ago. Everyone got to taste it and loved it. Enjoy!
Provided by Mimi in Maine
Categories Quick Breads
Time 1h10m
Yield 2 loaves
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- In a large bowl beat eggs until thick and lemon-colored.
- Gradually beat in sugar.
- Stir in oil, 2/3 cup orange juice, and zucchini until well blended.
- Add flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt,.
- cinnamon, cloves, orange peel; mix well.
- Add nuts and mix well.
- Grease two bread pans and divide batter between them.
- Bake at 350 degrees for about 45-55 minutes or until toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool 10 minutes and remove from pans; then cool another 15 minutes.
- Meanwhile, make a glaze in a small bowl with the 1 cup powdered sugar and the 2-3 teaspoons orange juice, adding enough orange juice to desired spreading consistency.
- Spread over warm loaves.
- Cool 45 minutes until completely cooled.
- Wrap tightly and store in a cool place unless they get eaten right away. Yum!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 2495.2, Fat 94.3, SaturatedFat 14.1, Cholesterol 423, Sodium 2539.1, Carbohydrate 382.7, Fiber 9, Sugar 219.5, Protein 35.9
MIMI'S ZUCCHINI PIE
This is a simple, easy to make recipe that is excellent in the summer when the veggies are fresh. Served with a salad, it's a yummy and healthy dinner!
Provided by Suzanne S
Categories Breakfast Eggs
Time 1h
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a 9 inch deep dish pie plate.
- Whisk together eggs and oil in a bowl with salt and pepper. Stir in baking powder and baking mix until moistened. Gently fold in zucchini, summer squash, and onion. Pour into prepared pie plate, and arrange sliced tomato over top. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese to taste.
- Bake in preheated oven until puffed and golden brown, about 35 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 181.6 calories, Carbohydrate 12.6 g, Cholesterol 95.2 mg, Fat 12.4 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 6 g, SaturatedFat 2.9 g, Sodium 399.9 mg, Sugar 2.2 g
CHOCOLATE CHIP ORANGE ZUCCHINI BREAD
Quick easy recipe that will impress both family and friends. So easy, yet tastes like you spent hours baking!
Provided by Jules Paulus
Categories 100+ Breakfast and Brunch Recipes Breakfast Bread Recipes
Yield 24
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Sift together flour, baking powder, soda, salt, and spices.
- In a large bowl, beat eggs until light and fluffy. Add sugar, and continue beating until well blended. Stir in oil, vanilla, zucchini, nuts, chocolate chips, and orange rind. Blend in sifted ingredients. Turn batter into two greased 9 x 5 inch loaf pans.
- Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 50 minutes, or until bread tests done. Remove loaves from pans, and cool. Chill before slicing.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 280.3 calories, Carbohydrate 34.3 g, Cholesterol 23.3 mg, Fat 15.3 g, Fiber 1.3 g, Protein 3.6 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Sodium 165.4 mg, Sugar 20.9 g
MINI ZUCCHINI BREAD
This old family recipe came from my grandmother. I've made this bread many times and have given it as gifts for Christmas. The molasses makes it darker than most zucchini breads but gives it a rich flavor. -Ruth Lear, Bradenton, Florida
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 50m
Yield 2 loaves (6 slices each).
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, salt, cinnamon and baking soda. In a small bowl, whisk the eggs, zucchini, sugar, oil, molasses and vanilla. Stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. Fold in nuts., Transfer to two greased and floured 5x3-3/4x2-in. loaf pans. Bake at 350° for 38-42 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to a wire rack.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 239 calories, Fat 14g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 35mg cholesterol, Sodium 171mg sodium, Carbohydrate 26g carbohydrate (14g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.
MIMI'S CAFE CARROT BREAD - ORIGINAL RECIPE
This recipe is great. It makes a very light (not compact) carrot bread/cake and is so simple to make!! I substituted light muscovado sugar for the brown sugar and cake was darker than usual but just as yummy.
Provided by Onowahine
Categories Quick Breads
Time 45m
Yield 10-12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Sift first five ingredients into a mixing bowl.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the oil, sugar and eggs.
- Stir the liquid mixture into the flour; mix well.
- Add the next four ingredients; stir again.
- Grease and flour a 9-inch square pan or four mini-loaf pans. (Fill the pans 2/3 full with batter).
- Bake at 350* for about 40 minutes. (Mini loaves take about 30 minutes.).
- Yield: one 9-inch square, or four 3" x 6" mini-loaves.
Tips:
- For a sweeter bread, use 1.5 cups of sugar instead of 1 cup.
- If you don't have any orange juice on hand, you can substitute lemon juice or grapefruit juice.
- To make the bread more moist, add 1/2 cup of chopped nuts or dried fruit to the batter.
- For a crunchy topping, sprinkle the top of the bread with a mixture of 1/2 cup of sugar and 1/2 cup of chopped nuts before baking.
- Be sure to let the bread cool completely before slicing and serving.
Conclusion:
Mimi's Zucchini Orange Bread is a delicious and easy-to-make quick bread that's perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a snack. The bread is moist and flavorful, with a hint of orange and a crunchy topping. It's a great way to use up summer zucchini, and it's sure to be a hit with your family and friends.
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