Zucchini Bread
Zucchini Bread Recipe: Moist and Delicious
Zucchini bread is a classic recipe that is perfect for breakfast, snack, or dessert. This recipe is easy to make and yields a moist and delicious bread that is packed with flavor. If you're looking for a healthy and tasty way to use up your zucchini, this recipe is perfect for you.
Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1/2 cup white sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups grated zucchini
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts (optional)
Instructions:
1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x5 inch loaf pan with cooking spray or butter.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt.
3. In a large bowl, beat the eggs until light and frothy. Add the vegetable oil, white sugar, brown sugar, and vanilla extract. Mix well.
4. Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until just combined.
5. Fold in the grated zucchini and chopped walnuts (if using).
6. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the bread comes out clean.
7. Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes before removing it from the pan and placing it on a wire rack to cool completely.
Appearance and Taste:
This zucchini bread is a beautiful golden brown color with flecks of green from the zucchini. It has a moist and tender crumb with a slightly sweet and nutty flavor. The cinnamon adds a warm and cozy aroma that will make your kitchen smell amazing.
Cooking Tips:
- Be sure to squeeze out any excess moisture from the grated zucchini before adding it to the batter. This will prevent the bread from becoming too wet.
- If you don't have walnuts, you can use pecans or almonds instead.
- You can also add chocolate chips or raisins to the batter for an extra burst of flavor.
Type of Dish: Quick Bread
Main Ingredients: Zucchini, Flour, Eggs