Ingredients
– 2 cups all-purpose flour
– 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
– 2 teaspoons baking soda
– 1 tablespoon cinnamon
– 1 teaspoon salt
– 3 large eggs
– 2 cups grated zucchini (about 2 small zucchinis)
– ¾ cup vegetable oil
– 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
– 1 ½ cups chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
Instructions
1-Start by preheating your oven to 350°F and greasing two 8×4-inch loaf pans or lining them with parchment paper for easy removal. This step ensures your bread bakes evenly without sticking.
2-Next, in a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt to blend the dry ingredients smoothly.
3-In a large bowl, beat the eggs and then mix in the grated zucchini, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract until everything combines well. Gently stir the dry mixture and nuts into the wet ingredients just until moistened, taking care not to overmix for a light texture.
4-Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans and smooth the top.
5-Bake for 50 to 60 minutes, checking with a toothpick for doneness, then let the loaves cool in the pans for 5 minutes before moving to a wire rack.
6-For the best results, use small to medium zucchinis and grate them with a large grater to retain moisture.
Last Step:
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🥒 Use small to medium zucchinis; peeling is optional depending on skin thickness.
🧀 Grate zucchini with a large grater or food processor and retain moisture for optimal texture.
⏲️ Avoid overmixing and start checking doneness at 50 minutes for best results.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Baking Time: 1 hour
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 208
- Sugar: 13 grams
- Sodium: 197 mg
- Fat: 12 grams
- Saturated Fat: 1 gram
- Carbohydrates: 22 grams
- Fiber: 1 gram
- Protein: 3 grams
- Cholesterol: 20 mg