How to Make Zucchini Bread
Get a serving of veggies while eating your dessert with this scrumptious, moist zucchini bread recipe.
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You Will Need
- Nonstick cooking spray
- 3 c. all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp. salt
- 1 tsp. baking powder
- 1 tsp. baking soda
- 3 tsp. ground cinnamon
- 1 tsp. ground allspice
- 2 c. sugar
- 1 c. vegetable oil
- 3 eggs
- 1 tbsp. vanilla extract
- 1 c. chopped walnuts
- 2 c. grated zucchini
- Equipment:
- 2 loaf pans
- Parchment paper (optional)
- 2 tsp. grated lemon peel (optional)
Steps
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Step 1
Preheat the oven
Preheat the oven to 325 degrees Fahrenheit.
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To avoid sticky bread, line the pans with parchment paper after spraying and spray the parchment paper.
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Step 2
Mix dry ingredients
Mix together the flour, salt, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and allspice in a large bowl.
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Step 3
Prepare the wet ingredients
Prepare the wet ingredients by mixing together the sugar, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla in a separate large mixing bowl.
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To add a little zest to your bread, add a 2 teaspoons of grated lemon peel.
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Step 4
Mix wet and dry ingredients
Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix well. Stir the nuts and zucchini into the mix.
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Step 5
Pour batter into pans and cook
Pour the mixture into the pans and bake for 40 to 60 minutes or until the middle is completely cooked.
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Step 6
Allow bread to cool
Allow the bread to cool for 10 to 20 minutes before eating. Once the bread has cooled, you can sink your teeth into this veggie treat!
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