Classic Zucchini Bread
Traditional dish · American
A moist and tender quick bread, packed with shredded zucchini and warm spices, perfect for breakfast or a snack.
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Ingredients
- All-purpose flour2 cups
- Granulated sugar1 cup
- Eggs2 large
- Vegetable oil1/2 cup
- Shredded zucchini2 cups
- Vanilla extract1 teaspoon
- Baking soda1 teaspoon
- Salt1/2 teaspoon
- Ground cinnamon1 teaspoon
- Ground nutmeg1/4 teaspoon
- Chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)1/2 cup
Steps
- 1
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x5 inch loaf pan.
- 2
In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
- 3
In a separate bowl, whisk together eggs, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract.
- 4
Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and mix until just combined. Do not overmix.
- 5
Fold in the shredded zucchini and chopped nuts (if using).
- 6
Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan.
- 7
Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
- 8
Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
