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How to Make Zucchini Walnut Bread

By Claire Bush, eHow Editor
Zucchini Loaf
Zucchini Loaf
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This bread smells wonderful while it's baking, and it's a great way to use a bumper crop of zucchini (if you're lucky enough to have a vegetable garden). There's no need to peel the zucchini before grating, so it's pretty quick to assemble, too.

Difficulty: Easy
Instructions

Things You'll Need:

  • 1 and 1/2 cups flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon each allspice, ground cinnamon
  • 1 egg
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 and 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 cups grated zucchini
  • 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
  1. Step 1

    Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Generously grease a loaf pan. .

  2. Step 2

    In large mixing bowl, stir together flour, salt, baking powder, soda and spices. .

  3. Step 3

    In separate bowl, use fork to beat egg, oil, vanilla and sugar until well blended.

  4. Step 4

    Make a "well" in center of bowl with dry ingredients. Pour egg mixture into well and blend thoroughly with wooden spoon.

  5. Step 5

    Stir in zucchini and nuts and mix well. Pour batter into loaf pan and bake for 45 to 55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Let cool for 20 to 30 minutes, then remove from pan and cut into slices to serve.

Tips & Warnings
  • This recipe is easily doubled. Wrap the extra loaf tightly in plastic wrap and freeze, if desired.
  • Don't let bread overbake; be sure to check for doneness after 40 to 45 minutes.
Photo Credit

Claire Bush

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