Zucchini bread is a delightful and versatile treat that combines the flavors of zucchini, spices, and nuts. This classic recipe offers a moist and tender crumb with a golden crust, making it a perfect snack or dessert. The addition of zucchini adds a subtle sweetness and moisture, while the spices provide warmth and depth of flavor. Whether you're a seasoned baker or a beginner in the kitchen, this guide will provide you with the essential steps and tips to create a delicious and delightful zucchini bread that will impress your family and friends.
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ZUCCHINI BREAD
This zucchini bread studded with walnuts and currants (or chocolate chips, if you prefer) is a great way to use up your summer zucchini.
Provided by Jennifer Segal
Categories Breads
Time 1h30m
Yield Two {8½ x 4½-inch|22 x 11-cm} loaves
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 325°F and set rack in middle position. Generously grease two 8½ x 4½-inch loaf pans with nonstick cooking spray.
- In a medium bowl, combine the flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, baking soda, baking powder and salt. Use a whisk to mix well.
- In a large bowl, whisk the eggs with the sugar. Add the grated zucchini, melted butter, and vanilla extract; using a wooden spoon or rubber spatula, stir to combine.
- Add the dry ingredients to liquid ingredients and mix until just combined. Add the nuts and currants, then divide the batter evenly into the prepared pans. Bake for 60 to 65 minutes, or until a cake tester comes out clean. Set the pans on a wire rack and let cool for about 10 minutes, then turn the loaves out onto rack to cool completely.
- Note: You can also add chocolate chips to this bread. I typically use between ¾ to 1 cup chocolate chips instead of nuts and currants. Whatever combination you use, just be sure total add-ins (nuts, currants, chips) do not exceed 1½ cups.
- Freezer-Friendly Instructions: The bread can be frozen for up to 3 months. After it is completely cooled, wrap it securely in aluminum foil, freezer wrap or place in a freezer bag. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator before serving.
Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1-inch slice, Calories 302, Fat 14g, Carbohydrate 41g, Protein 4g, SaturatedFat 8g, Sugar 23g, Fiber 1g, Sodium 65mg, Cholesterol 252mg
CHOCOLATE ZUCCHINI BREAD II
This bread doesn't last long in our house. The cinnamon gives this bread an unexpected flavor.
Provided by Shanna
Categories Bread Quick Bread Recipes Zucchini Bread Recipes
Time 1h10m
Yield 20
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease two 9x5 inch loaf pans.
- In large bowl, combine flour, cocoa, cinnamon, baking soda, baking powder and salt, mix well. In separate bowl, combine sugar and eggs, beat until well blended. Add oil and vanilla; beat until combined. Stir in zucchini. Add flour mixture; stir just until moistened. Stir in nuts and chocolate chips. Spoon evenly into loaf pans.
- Bake in preheated oven for 55 to 60 minutes, or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool in pans for 10 minutes. Remove bread from pans; cool completely on wire rack.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 338.8 calories, Carbohydrate 41.9 g, Cholesterol 27.9 mg, Fat 18.4 g, Fiber 2.1 g, Protein 4.5 g, SaturatedFat 3.9 g, Sodium 230 mg, Sugar 25.1 g
ZUCCHINI BREAD II
Moist, slightly heavier than normal zucchini bread.
Provided by Dawn Burhans
Categories 100+ Breakfast and Brunch Recipes Breakfast Bread Recipes
Yield 24
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- In a large bowl, beat eggs well. Add oil, brown sugar, zucchini, and vanilla; stir well. Blend in flour, cinnamon, baking powder, soda, and salt. Stir in raisins and nuts. Pour batter into two greased and floured 9 x 5 inch loaf pans.
- Bake at 325 degrees F (165 degrees C) for 1 hour. Cool.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 213 calories, Carbohydrate 30.4 g, Cholesterol 23.3 mg, Fat 9.3 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 1.3 g, Sodium 194.5 mg, Sugar 17 g
ZUCCHINI CASSEROLE II
This is a tasty way to use up some of your bumper crop of zucchini.
Provided by Bea Gassman
Categories Side Dish Vegetables Squash Summer Squash
Time 40m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 2 quart casserole dish.
- In a large saucepan over medium-high heat, cook zucchini in lightly salted water until crisp-tender, about 5 minutes. Drain, and place in a large bowl. Stir in the condensed soup, sour cream, onion, and carrots.
- In a small bowl, mix together stuffing and melted butter. Spread half of the stuffing mixture in the bottom of the casserole dish, add a layer of the zucchini mixture, and top with remaining stuffing mixture.
- Bake for 20 minutes in the preheated oven, or until the top is golden brown.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 302 calories, Carbohydrate 25.8 g, Cholesterol 43.4 mg, Fat 20.6 g, Fiber 2.6 g, Protein 4.8 g, SaturatedFat 11.8 g, Sodium 688.4 mg, Sugar 5.4 g
CHOCOLATE ZUCCHINI BREAD
I shred and freeze zucchini from my garden each summer so that I can make this bread all winter long. Our family loves this chocolaty treat.-Shari Mckinney, Birney, Montana
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 1h5m
Yield 2 loaves (12 pieces each).
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a large bowl, beat the sugar, oil, eggs and vanilla until well blended. Combine the flour, cocoa, salt, baking soda, cinnamon and baking powder; gradually beat into sugar mixture until blended. Stir in zucchini. Transfer to 2 greased 8x4-in. loaf pans., Bake at 350° for 50-55 minutes or until 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 209 calories, Fat 10g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 26mg cholesterol, Sodium 165mg sodium, Carbohydrate 28g carbohydrate (17g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.
ZUCCHINI BREAD
My zucchini bread is filled with great cinnamon flavor. It makes two loaves-have one now and give the second one to a neighbor or freeze for later. -Britt-Marie Knoblock, Lisle, Illinois
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 1h15m
Yield 2 loaves (12 slices each).
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°. In a bowl, combine orange juice, oil, applesauce, eggs and vanilla. In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, cinnamon, baking powder, salt and baking soda; mix well. Add orange juice mixture; stir until just combined. Fold in zucchini and pecans., Pour into two 8x4-in. loaf pans coated with cooking spray. Bake 60-65 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.
Nutrition Facts :
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
PINEAPPLE ZUCCHINI BREAD
The pineapple and zucchini make a nice combination in this flavorful bread.-Sharon Lafferty, Partlow, Virginia
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 1h10m
Yield 2 loaves.
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- In a bowl, beat eggs, sugar, oil and vanilla. Combine dry ingredients; stir into egg mixture just until moistened. Fold in zucchini and pineapple. Pour into two greased 8x4-in. loaf pans. , Bake at 350° for 60-70 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool in pans 10 minutes before removing to a wire rack.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 163 calories, Fat 7g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 13mg cholesterol, Sodium 104mg sodium, Carbohydrate 23g carbohydrate (13g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.
ZUCCHINI PINEAPPLE BREAD
Meals are even more memorable when I compliment them with this light zucchini bread with pineapple. The zucchini makes it so moist and tender...and the pineapple lends a delicate tropical twist to every delicious slice. -Shirley Boulet, Whitefield, New Hampshire
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 1h5m
Yield 2 loaves.
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°. Coat two 8x4-in. loaf pans with cooking spray; dust with flour, tapping out extra., In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking soda, cinnamon, salt, nutmeg and baking powder. In another bowl, whisk the eggs, oil and vanilla. Stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. Fold in the zucchini, pineapple, nuts and raisins, if desired., Transfer to prepared pans. Bake until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, 50-60 minutes. Loosen sides from pans with a knife. Cool in pans 10 minutes before removing to a wire rack to cool.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 202 calories, Fat 10g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 20mg cholesterol, Sodium 166mg sodium, Carbohydrate 27g carbohydrate (16g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.
ZUCCHINI BREAD (BREAD MACHINE)
This is a quick bread, not a yeast bread, for a bread machine with a quick bread cycle. From Cuisinart. Posted in response to a request.
Provided by duonyte
Categories Quick Breads
Time 2h
Yield 1 1 1/2 lb loaf
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Place ingredients in order shown in bread pan and select Quick Bread/Cake cycle. Select 1 1/2 lb loaf size. Press Start.
- After 4 minutes, scrape down the sides and bottom of the bread pan with a rubber spatula. Allow cycle to continue.
- When baking is completed, remove and turn out onto wire racki to cool.
- Wrap in plastic wrap after completely cooled.
- Note: Baking powder and baking soda lose their power faster than you realize. Unless your packages are new, test before using. To test baking soda, put a few tablespoons of white vinegar into a small bowl and add a teaspoon of baking soda. It should bubble up furiously, and the foaming should take several moments to subside. The more bubbles, the more potent the baking soda. If there is no reaction, or you only end up with a handful of small bubbles, you need to replace your baking soda.To test baking powder, baking powder, pour a teaspoonful of baking powder into a bowl or small glass.Fill the bowl with hot water to cover the baking powder (about 1/4 cup should do it).If the baking powder begins to bubble furiously, it's fine to use in your recipes.Tip: For best results, do not dip a wet spoon into the can of baking powder when measuring what you need. The moisture will activate the baking powder left behind in the can and it won't be as good to use next time. If you see lumps in your baking powder, that's usually a sign moisture has found its way inches.
ZUCCHINI CAKE II
This is my son's favorite cake. It stays very moist. I usually frost it with cream cheese frosting, but it is also great plain. It can also be baked in 2 loaf pans for zucchini bread.
Provided by Joan
Categories Fruits and Vegetables Vegetables Squash
Time 1h15m
Yield 24
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease one 13x9-inch baking pan.
- Combine the flour, baking soda, salt, baking powder, and cinnamon in a bowl and set aside. In a separate bowl, mix the eggs, oil, sugar, grated zucchini, and vanilla. Add the flour mixture to the zucchini mixture and stir until just combined. Stir in the chopped nuts. Pour the batter into the prepared pan.
- Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, about 45 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 211.4 calories, Carbohydrate 21.8 g, Cholesterol 23.3 mg, Fat 13.1 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 2.7 g, SaturatedFat 1.7 g, Sodium 216.9 mg, Sugar 12.9 g
Tips:
- Use fresh zucchini: Fresh zucchini has a higher moisture content, which makes for a more moist bread.
- Grate the zucchini finely: This will help the zucchini distribute evenly throughout the bread and prevent it from becoming watery.
- Don't overmix the batter: Overmixing the batter can make the bread tough. Mix just until the ingredients are combined.
- Use a loaf pan that is at least 9x5 inches: A smaller pan will make the bread too thick and dense.
- Bake the bread until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean: This usually takes about 60-70 minutes.
- Let the bread cool before slicing: This will help the bread hold its shape and prevent it from crumbling.
Conclusion:
Zucchini bread is a delicious and easy-to-make quick bread that is perfect for breakfast, lunch, or a snack. It is also a great way to use up any extra zucchini you may have on hand. With so many different variations, there is sure to be a zucchini bread recipe that everyone will enjoy.
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