📜 Brief Description:
🌿 “Cooking is like painting or writing a song. Just as there are only so many colors or notes, there are only so many flavors—it’s how you combine them that sets you apart.” – Wolfgang Puck. Just like a masterful composition, our Easy Oven Bake Zucchini Bread cleverly incorporates the freshness of zucchini into a sweet, delectable loaf that anyone can enjoy. It’s a perfect blend of health and taste, subtly wrapped in each slice!
🛒 Ingredients:
- 🥒 2 cups grated zucchini (about 1 large or 2 medium zucchinis)
- 🥛 1/2 cup milk
- 🥚 2 large eggs
- 🌾 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 🍬 1 cup granulated sugar
- 🧂 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 🥄 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 🌿 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 🥄 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 🍯 Optional: 1/2 cup chopped nuts or raisins for added texture
Servings: Makes 1 loaf (approximately 8 servings)
🍴 Kitchen Tools:
- 🥄 Grater
- 🍞 Loaf pan
- 🥣 Mixing bowls
- 🥄 Measuring cups and spoons
- 🍰 Mixer or whisk
👩🍳 Step-by-Step Instructions:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a loaf pan.
- In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon. Mix well.
- In another bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, and oil. Stir in the grated zucchini.
- Fold the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients, mixing until just combined. Avoid overmixing to keep the bread tender.
- Stir in nuts or raisins if using.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then turn out onto a wire rack to cool completely.
📝 FAQs:
- 🥒 How can I keep the bread moist? Ensure not to squeeze the zucchini; its natural moisture helps keep the bread soft.
- 🍞 Can I make this recipe gluten-free? Yes! Swap the all-purpose flour for your favorite gluten-free flour blend.
- 🌡️ How long does zucchini bread last? It can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerated for up to a week.
📊 Nutritional Value:
- Calories: 280 kcal per slice
- Protein: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Sugar: 16g
🌟 Expert Tips:
Sprinkle a mixture of cinnamon and sugar on top of the batter before baking for a delightfully crisp crust.
🥳 Encouragement:
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Best Serving Tips:
Serve your zucchini bread warm with a dollop of cream cheese or a drizzle of honey for an extra touch of indulgence.
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