Classic Zucchini Bread
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Serves: 2 loaves
 
This simple and classic zucchini bread is a wonderful way to use up lots of fresh produce from the garden!
Ingredients
  • 3 cups flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking soda
  • 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon ground ginger
  • ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup butter melted, plus more for greasing pans
  • 1¼ cup sugar
  • 2 eggs, beaten
  • 4 cups grated zucchini
  • 1 cup chopped nuts, optional
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 350 and grease two 5 x 9 inch loaf pans with butter. Place grated zucchini in colander over sink or bowl and allow excess water to drain.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and salt.
  3. In a separate large bowl, combine eggs, sugar, and vanilla. Whisk vigorously to combine, then add melted butter and grated zucchini and fold to combine.
  4. Working one third at a time, add dry ingredients to wet. Mix to combine fully before adding more dry ingredient. Fold in nuts if using.
  5. Pour the batter equally into two loaf pans. Bake for 45 minutes to 1 hour in oven, until toothpick or knife inserted comes out clean and top is golden brown.
Recipe by The Two Bananas at https://thetwobananas.com/garden-table-fresh-produce-zucchini-bread/