Ina Garten Zucchini Bread Recipe
This mouth-watering recipe is the perfect choice if you are looking for a delicious way to use your fresh garden zucchini.With its tender, lightly sweet crumb and hints of warm spices, Ina Garten's zucchini bread is not only a comforting treat but also showcases zucchini's versatile nature
Equipment
- 1 Medium mixing bowl
- 1 large mixing bowl
- 2 8-inch loaf pans
- 1 wire rack
Ingredients
- 2 cups sugar
- 3 eggs
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 3 teaspoons vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon nutmeg
- ¼ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 3 cups shredded zucchini
- 1 cup butter room temperature
- 2 ½ teaspoons cinnamon
- ½ cup chopped walnuts optional
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.Prepare two 8-inch loaf pans by lining them with parchment paper.
- In a medium mixing bowl, combine the dry ingredients: flour, sugar, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.Whisk them together until well combined.
- Grab a large mixing bowl for the wet mixture.Beat the eggs and then mix in the shredded zucchini, melted butter, and vanilla extract.
- Combine the dry ingredients with the wet mixture.Gently stir until the bread batter mixture is smooth and uniform.If you prefer, you can also add chopped walnuts for some crunch to this quick bread.
- Divide the batter evenly between the two loaf pans.If you have extra zucchini, you can use it to garnish the top of the loaves.Bake the zucchini bread in the oven for approximately 50-60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.Once done, remove the loaves from the oven and let them cool in the pans for about 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.Enjoy Ina Garten's delicious zucchini bread in both sweet and savory dishes.It's a versatile homemade bread recipe perfect for any occasion.
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