This zucchini bread recipe is the perfect way to use up summer squash from your garden. Moist, flavorful, and easy to make, it's a classic treat that everyone will love.
Ingredients
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 3 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 3 eggs
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 2 1/4 cups white sugar
- 3 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 cups grated zucchini
- 1 cup chopped walnuts
Directions
- Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Grease and flour two 8x4 inch loaf pans.
- Sift together flour, salt, baking powder, baking soda, and cinnamon in a bowl.
- Beat eggs, oil, vanilla, and sugar together in a large bowl. Add sifted ingredients to the creamed mixture, and beat well. Stir in zucchini and nuts until well combined. Pour batter into prepared pans.
- Bake for 40 to 60 minutes, or until tester inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool in pan on rack for 20 minutes. Remove bread from pan, and completely cool.
Interesting Facts
Zucchini bread is a great way to sneak vegetables into your diet.
The addition of nuts gives this bread a satisfying crunch.