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Tender Classic Zucchini Bread Recipe Easy Moist and Delicious Homemade

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A tender, moist, and classic zucchini bread recipe that is easy to make and perfect for breakfast or snacks. This homemade bread features a velvety texture and subtle sweetness.

Ingredients

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  • 2 medium zucchinis, finely grated (about 2 cups), squeezed to remove excess moisture but still damp
  • 1 ½ cups (190g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg (optional)
  • ⅔ cup (135g) packed brown sugar
  • ⅓ cup (80ml) vegetable oil or melted unsalted butter
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Optional add-ins: ½ cup chopped walnuts or pecans (toasted), ½ cup mini chocolate chips or raisins

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.
  2. Grate the zucchinis using a fine grater or food processor. Place the grated zucchini in a clean kitchen towel and gently squeeze out excess moisture, leaving some moisture for tenderness.
  3. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and optional nutmeg.
  4. In another bowl, beat the eggs with the brown sugar until combined. Stir in the vegetable oil and vanilla extract until smooth.
  5. Fold the grated zucchini into the wet mixture gently.
  6. Slowly add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, folding with a spatula just until combined. Avoid overmixing.
  7. Fold in optional nuts or chocolate chips if using.
  8. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
  9. Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs and the top is lightly golden.
  10. Let the bread cool in the pan for about 15 minutes, then turn out onto a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

Do not overmix the batter to keep the bread tender. Squeeze out excess moisture from zucchini but keep it slightly damp for a moist crumb. Tent with foil if the bread browns too fast but is not cooked through. Let bread cool completely before slicing to avoid crumbling.

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