Zucchini Bread
📜 Collection: Georgia Collection | ✍️ Attribution: Unattributed | 📂 Category: Bread A delightful and moist homemade zucchini bread recipe yielding two delicious loaves with a sweet orange glaze. Perfect for using up garden zucchini with warm notes of cinnamon and vanilla.
| Prep Time | Cook Time | Inactive / Chill Time | Yield / Servings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 mins | 55 mins | None | 2 loaves |
🔪 Key Equipment
- Mixing bowls
- Loaf pans
Ingredients
Bread Ingredients
| Measurements | Ingredients | Prep / Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | Eggs | Beaten foamy |
| 1 cup | Oil | Vegetable oil |
| 1 tbsp | Cinnamon | Ground |
| 1 tbsp | Vanilla | Extract |
| 2 cups | Sugar | Granulated |
| 1/4 cup | Nut meats | Chopped fine |
| 3 cups | Flour | All-purpose |
| 1 tsp | Salt | Standard |
| 1 tsp | Soda | Baking soda |
| 1/4 tsp | Baking Powder | Standard |
| 2 cups | Zucchini | With skins on, chopped fine |
Glaze Ingredients
| Measurements | Ingredients | Prep / Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1 cup | Powdered Sugar | Sifted |
| 1/4 cup | Frozen Orange Juice Concentrate | Thawed slightly |
Instructions
Step 1: Batter Preparation
- Beat 3 eggs until foamy, then add 2 cups sugar, 1 cup oil, 2 cups zucchini, 1 tbsp vanilla, and 1 tbsp cinnamon.
- Add the dry ingredients consisting of 3 cups flour, 1 tsp salt, 1 tsp soda, and 1/4 tsp baking powder. Mix well until just combined, then fold in 1/4 cup nut meats.
Step 2: Baking
- Put the batter into greased loaf pans.
- Bake at 325°F for 50-60 minutes, or until a wooden toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean and the loaves are golden brown.
Step 3: Glaze
- Mix together 1 cup powdered sugar and 1/4 cup frozen orange juice.
- Pour the glaze over the bread while it is still warm after baking.
💡 Make-Ahead & Storage: Store the cooled loaves tightly wrapped in plastic wrap at room temperature for up to 3 days, or freeze for up to 2 months.
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