zucchini almond loaf

How To Make zucchini almond loaf

• Step 1
  Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Line 2 loaf pans with parchment paper or grease and flour. Set aside.
• Step 2
  Sift flour, baking powder and baking soda. Add almond meal (or grind almonds in food processor to make fine meal). Stir into flour mixture.
• Step 3
  In a large bowl, beat eggs with sugar. Add oil. Beat until thick and smooth. Add vanilla and almond extract. (Too much almond extract can be bitter, so watch about adding extra.)
• Step 4
  Add dry ingredients to egg mixture. With a spoon, mix gently to combine until no flour streaks are showing. Do not over-work. Fold in zucchini.
• Step 5
  Spoon batter into prepared pans.
• Step 6
  Bake for 50 - 60 minutes. Time will vary depending on oven. Test for doneness with a toothpick inserted in centre. Cool in pan 10 minutes then allow to cool on a rack.
• Step 7
  If you like, you can top these loaves with a simple glaze made with icing sugar, a drop or two of almond extract, and a bit of water, but it's really great without too.
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