zucchini bread

Round Rock, TX
Updated on Nov 5, 2011

I'm not sure what I like best about this recipe -- the way it tastes, or how good it makes my house smell while it's baking!

prep time 10 Min
cook time 1 Hr
method Bake
yield

Ingredients

  • 1 cup vegetable oil
  • 2 cups sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 3 cups all purpose flour, sifted
  • 2 cups zucchini, peeled and shredded
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 3 teaspoons pumpkin pie spices
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
  • 3 - eggs
  • 1/2 cup nuts, optional

How To Make zucchini bread

  • Step 1
    NOTE: This recipe is a double-batch, so it will make TWO LOAVES. If you only want one, split the ingredient amounts in half.
  • Step 2
    Preheat oven to 325. Peel and shred zucchini, set aside. Sift flour with salt, pumpkin pie spice, baking powder, and baking soda. Set aside.
  • Step 3
    Beat eggs until foamy. Add in oil, sugar, and vanilla.
  • Step 4
    Fold in zucchini.
  • Step 5
    Add flour mixture.
  • Step 6
    Turn batter into well-greased/floured or sprayed loaf pans. Bake for 60-75 minutes, depending on your oven. Test center of bread with a toothpick to check for doneness.
  • Step 7
    Cool in pans for 10 minutes, then turn onto baking rack to cool entirely.
  • Step 8
    TIP: When bread is cooled, I wrap pretty tightly with saran wrap, then tinfoil and let them sit on the counter for 24 hours. This makes the bread a bit more moist and the spices bloom a bit more. Serve with soft butter.

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Category: Sweet Breads
Keyword: #zucchini
Method: Bake
Culture: American
Ingredient: Bread

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