HERBED ZUCCHINI CHEESE BREAD

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"This savory recipe makes a distinctive change from sweet zucchini bread and uses harvest from your herb garden, too. Spread slices with softened goat cheese for an appetizer or serve as an accompaniment to a main-dish soup or salad." -Hobbyfarmers.com

Provided by l0ve2c00k

Categories     Breads

Time 1h45m

Yield 1 loaf

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 tablespoons of your favorite fresh herbs (such as dill and parsley or rosemary, basil, and oregano, chopped)
2 tablespoons green onions or 2 tablespoons shallots, finely chopped
1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, grated
2 eggs
1/4 cup olive oil
1/2 cup milk
1 cup zucchini, shredded

Steps:

  • Combine dry ingredients, herbs, green onions or shallots and cheese; stir to mix well.
  • In a separate bowl, beat eggs lightly; add oil and milk, and mix well.
  • Stir in zucchini.
  • Add liquid ingredients with zucchini to flour mixture and stir just until all ingredients are moistened; do not overmix.
  • Pour into a greased and floured 8- by 4-inch loaf pan, and smooth top of batter.
  • Bake at 350 degrees F for 40 to 45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  • Let loaf stand for 15 minutes, then turn out onto a wire rack and cool completely.

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