You know back when I posted the zucchini cheddar bread I said I didn’t like sweet zucchini bread? Well I’ve changed my mind.
Last Saturday a guy at the farmers market gave me a whole bunch of free zucchini. Like, 8-ish. That’s a lot of zucchini. So I figured the best way to use it was try some new bread recipes, see if I could find one I could use for the farmers market. And since most people seem to prefer sweet zucchini bread, I gave in and tried it.
I was preparing myself to hate it. Which is stupid because I haven’t even had any in years. But I was sure I was going to have to spit it out. I’d built it up in my head, kind of like getting a shot at the doctor (I realize I’m crazy. haha).
But it was delicious! So moist, and not crazy, overpoweringly sweet. Kind of dense, but in the best way possible. And is was so, so easy to put together. Plus, it’s gorgeous. Dark brown and kind of rustic looking. I’m so glad I tried it again, it was so worth it. You should try it too!
Zucchini Bread
adapted from allrecipes.com
3 eggs
3/4 cup vegetable oil
1 2/3 cups packed brown sugar
2 cups grated zucchini
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
3 cups all-purpose flour
3 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup raisins (optional)
1/2 cup chopped walnuts (optional)
Stir together the flour, cinnamon, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
In a large bowl or electric mixer beat the eggs well. Add the oil, brown sugar, zucchini, and vanilla. Mix well.
Lightly stir in the flour mixture. Add raisins and nuts, if using.
Pour batter into a greased and floured 9 x 5 inch loaf pan.
Bake at 325 for 45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the middle comes out clean.
Enjoy!
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15 comments:
i like! if the zucchini plant blooming like crazy in my pathetic garden ever fruits, this will be on the list of things to make.
Dark brown and kind of rustic... perfectly describes my memories of my mom's zucchini bread. Calling her now to get her recipe... thanks for the inspiration! If only I could reach through my screen and grab a slice of yours to tide me through the afternoon.
ooo, I love the speckled eggs! The bread looks yummy too.
OH my gosh, have you ever tried chocolate zucchini bread? I remember being SHOCKED that there was a vegetable involved because it was so amazing good.
i love the egg picture. :)
your pictures are always lovely, but that first one of the zucchini is especially gorgeous!
Thanks for another inspiring post, as always!
I've been ogling the lemon whoopie pies below, but I'm a zucchini bread girl through and through. My move to Texas has catapulted me into peak growing season and zucchinis are available at most farmstands. Next market I'm snatching a few...
Cheers,
*Heather*
Zucchini bread is one of my favorite ways to use the abundant vegetable. This recipe looks similar to what I make- can't wait to try it!
And I love the egg picture...
GORGEOUS PHOTOS!!! :-) Your pics just SO inspire me! They make me happy! :)
Thanks for sharing!
hi, nice to meet you ^^ ...LOVE your pictures ^^... and this zucchini bread looks great :-) XOXO
I was brought to your blog by a friend of mine and I just wanted you to know how wonderful your site is.
I take notice of all your posts and am inspired to try many of your suggested recipes!
Thank you and keep up the great work.
I made this twice and it was totallt gooo in the middle. My toothpick seemed good too. I ate the edges and the were delish!
Hi Anon! I'm sorry this didn't work out for you. I don't remember it being dry at all!
It is possible you mixed the batter too much. It doesn't really matter what kind of brown sugar you used, this bread just isn't very sweet. If you want it sweeter, just up the sugar a little, maybe to 2 cups?
So: stir less, add more sugar & zucchini, bake for a shorter time.
Sometimes you have to change recipes to your liking. I hope that helps!
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