Doesnt get much better than that! I love how fast and easy it is to make, and the flavor and moisture is perfect. Thanks for the recipe! pumpkin, almond poppyseed, banana, date, apple, etc but always strayed from zucchini for all of the reasons you describe. Voila! Geesh! What happens if I ran out of white flour and I had to substitute whole wheat flour instead? Im hoping it isnt too dry. I have really enjoyed making your one bowl banana and pumpkin breads and sharing them with friends and family during this pandemic. Thank you for providing delicious, one-bowl recipes! I love it with a schmear of Nutella, and have even added a little layer of Nutella before. Is overnight going to improve it much more? I put a little maldon sea salt on the top with the sugar-just a couple of pinches. Instructions. This turned out beautifully. I love how you describe the process. Reporting back on multiple modifications: I made this as muffins (baked for 35 minutes) using aquafaba for the eggs and home-blended gluten-free flour made of equal parts sorghum flour, teff flour, millet flour, and potato starch; no gums. Oh well, I trust you, Deb. I let is stand overnight and just cut the first slice. Next time Id make the recipe without chocolate chips but possibly with chopped walnuts. I made muffins from this recipe today, and theyre very good. loaves the other day and boy were the neighbors happy! This is delicious bread. Close ad . in San Francisco when you were on the book tour for Every Day but I am gobsmacked that Anna can already be four! The top crusty part is worth the whole thing and I had trouble waiting to dig in. Oh dearI made them into mini muffins and something strange happened! Can I replace the flour with coconut or almond flour? I mustve made this a dozen times last year, its so delicious. Every year I try a new zucchini bread recipe, in search of THE ONE. He was surprised. Mash bananas in the bottom of a large bowl. The zucchini was fresh. Loved it! Next time Im making two and putting one higher than the telescopic reach of the four-year-old. I want to add blueberries too just add in a cup or so? Im counting down the hours.maybe Ill sneak one in my cart at the grocery store. They rose so high and are perfectly moist even on day 3!! I did need to cook for 75 minutes for a batter free tooth pick under the dome. Would all brown sugar keep the moisture high enough? I only waited 22 hours.This is really the Ultimate Zucchini Bread! Great the second day BUT, a warm slice fresh from the oven was delicious, too. bake them a day ahead (such a nice bonus if traveling with them); they keep well (uncovered) and the tops stay crisp. I didnt miss the extra 50 g of sugar that I left out. I have made a single batch, triple and double batches ( can you tell I planted too many zucchini? Not so sugar filled that I feel horrible eating piece after piece, and so full of veggies I very superior and healthy with my snack choice. My fridge has been freezing some of my fresh vegetables lately (ugh! Its a bit dangerous to have such an easy recipe on hand during zucchini season. Definitely the last zucchini bread recipe Ill ever use! From my own experience I tend to do half all purpose and roughly half whole wheatand I substitute 3/4 cup of whole wheat flour for every 1 cup all purpose flour. I havent tried it but here are comments from people who did, all or in part: Nice to not have to spend time ridding the zucchini of excess moisture. Delicious! Sugar crust on top is a plus. Add the dry ingredients: Add the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Step 4 Add the powder soda flour and cocoa and whisk to get a smooth. Heat your oven to 350F. I also added in walnuts because I love any nuts in quick breads. We all love it. I will definitely make this again! It is fantastic, and a great thing to get us through lunch time at our jobs! https://smittenkitchen.com/2019/08/ultimate-zucchini-bread/#comment-1599910. And it was perfect. My best guess is that the moisture might be an issue, but give it a spin and see how it goes. Im so sorry I meant to say I reduced the granulated sugar BY half, to 1/4 cup. Have basically eaten half of it already and had to give some away to the neighbors to avoid eating the whole thing in one sitting. Thank you! This loaf will not last long!!!! Havent tried this recipe yet, but it looks good & is similar to a pineapple zucchini bread Ive been making for decades, also with shredded, undrained zucchini. Love SK and so appreciate Debs recipes. This is definitely the last zucchini bread recipe Ill ever need! This is really helpful and I might try this next time. This is my third time making this absolutely love it. Making the grocery list and summoning the energy to cook is SO much easier if Ive planned. I love the amount of zucchini that is put into it and I love the crunchy top. I subbed half whole wheat for the ap flour, to delude myself into thinking its better for me and I had no issues. This is everything Deb says it is. I was glad to have no similar difficulties with this. It turned out perfectly. In a separate bowl, whisk together eggs and sugar. One mixing fork. Hosted by Pressable. Many of the carrot bread recipes Ive looked at have similar ratio to your suggestionIm just trying to learn more about how you reached that quantity, to hone my baking and substitution skills. Literally so moist and just amazing. Your reply would be heart fully thankful. ;-) Thanks for a great basic recipe Deb!! So helpful! I did a couple hours, and we LOVED it. Just finally made this zucchini bread yesterday with a late zucchini harvest from my COVID garden. Turned out great with 1.75 cups of white whole wheat flour and 0.8 cups mixed sugars. It was delicious. I completely agree about adding more zucchini and was glad to see thats what this recipe called for its the best part! Instructions. Aloha! I dont like doing full swaps without testing it can end up too dry. Does anyone have a suggestion for replacing the eggs? I usually measure the amount of zucchini Im using but other than that its a very forgiving recipe. I might even try slightly less brown sugar next time. Ive been making this recipe for a while, and last week I made a small tweak and it went from good to the best sweet bread/coffee cake I have ever made. Baked in a square pan, added a heaping cup of frozen blueberries and some walnuts. We then shared with her daycare providers and my husband brought two slices to the movies with his friend. Ive always had luck with a mixture of oil/applesauce/mashed bananas to replace the oil in my recipe, so I might try that here next time. Turned out wonderful. But telling Deb to use someone elses recipe is insulting. No wringing or draining of the zucchini. Figured I should do this before the new zucchini arrives. But I wish the flavor was more zucchini. Hes a recent illness survivor. I have now been gifted with some Zephyr Squash (the zucchini that is half green/half yellow) I am dying to make this zucchini bread recipe! Delicious! Also your wet mixture looks runnier than mine, which had more the thick batter consistent of your double chocolate banana bread. I used 100% whole wheat flour (250 grams), skipped the sugar topping, and didnt have nutmeg, so I used a little extra cinnamon. Deb, made this version of zucchini bread this weekend at its a real winner! (Ive already made your zucchini gallette this summer and it was amazing. Made this, love it. It is easily the best (and easiest) zucchini bread I have ever had. They vanished in a flash and nobody guessed that they had zucchini in them. We added 3/4 cup total of dark chocolate chips and mini semisweet chips. I hope it works out well for you! So the second time I replaced all of the AP flour with 240g of whole wheat. The hardest part was waiting until the next day to try it :). Ive made this several times before, and just made my first batch of the season. Lightly spray with cooking spray. My 3yo requested rainbo sprinkles on top which served as our raw/turbinado sugar work with what you got, right?! Would it be helpful or detrimental to put some parchment in the pan before greasing with spray? I waited overnight to try it and it seems a bit oily this morning. Can you please tell me where I can find a 9 x 5? Hi Deb, I cant wait to make this! My zucchini-hating five year old devoured it. Cooks Illustrated uses 140 grams. Ive never made zucchini bread before and I just so happened to have some extra zucchini from my weekly produce box when this was posted. Im curious how you stored the muffins to keep the crunchy tops intact and crunchy? Ive been wanting to make a savory veggie-based bread for my almost-one year old who needs to eat more veggies. Thanks so much! I use coconut oil and the texture is excellent. All ingredients are fresh. So making this right now, but the torture of waitingI like immediate gratification food! I know a lot of people have made comments about making this healthier all my respect to you but I went in a different direction I added dark chocolate chips and I highly recommend it! My zucchini hating family loves it! 2 tablespoons (25 grams) raw or turbinado sugar. I just took this out of the oven, and the heavenly smell, combined with the knowledge that I have to wait until tomorrow to try it, is KILLING ME. What is math!) Cannoli. Yes, I know I can scroll down to the section titles and hopefully find what Im looking for there. poured it on top of the uncooked bread and messily mixed it in. Seriously simple to put together, easy clean up and so so moist and delicious! Maybe try again and wait until the next day to eat it? (Next time I may wring out the zucchini when using the vegan egg replacement in case that might help.). I really tried to wait the 24 hours but I couldnt manage the wait. Will make this again with the cardamom! 2. Has anyone already tried this? Its more flavorful and actually crispier. Slice and serve. I made it with all yellow squash and it was tasty. My loaf looked just like the loaf in your picture. Im not sure it would need much less sugar because I dont find that apples bake up sweet unless sugar is added. Did Anna get a special cake for her birthday this year? Zucchini Muffins. It always turns out great. My hand stopped as it scooped the measuring cup into the flour. Ive been making your other zucchini bread for years and it is my go-to! Love this recipe. Best zucchini cake ever! Ill report back! I made one one day another the next ..no prob.. I create recipes too, and I teach occasional cooking classes. We have devoured most of the loaf ourselves. So excited to bake zucchini bread for the first time with some beauties from our CSA haul this week. Yes for a recipe with a legitimate amount of zucchini in it. . Thanks for thoughts! And there is no dairy in this recipe either, so its a good option for those with dietary restrictions. it is easy and uses a bunch of zucchini ..I loved the special instructions about leaving it uncovered overnight so that the top retains the crunch..very cute and true!! Trying it this time switching half the oil for applesauce and hoping I dont regret it. I made a couple edits (Bobs Red Mill 1-1 gluten free flour, 1/3c of each sugar) and found it to be too moist even after baking an extra 10 minutes or so. I found them to be bland. I am harvesting about 12 courgettes (zucchini) each day so a really good recipe is vital. (I have some vegan family members) This was tasty but it did not dome up in the middle and was a little soggy in areas at first I thought it was underdone (baked for 1hr 10 min) but I think the issue was the chia seed replacement. **FULL RECIPE: https://smittenkitchen.com/2018/02/quick-essential-stovetop-mac-and-cheese/ Stovetop mac-and-cheese that you can have 15 minutes from now, or . :). A pound of zucchini, coarsely grated, tethered with just enough egg, flour, and seasoning to make them magical are fried in little heaps into a forever summer staple, whether topped with an egg for breakfast, or a dollop of garlicky lemon yogurt for light meal bliss. Mix topping ingredients in a small bowl and set aside. Left it uncovered too and no drying out! Amazing!! Almost couldnt tell it was gluten free. You can but then weigh the shreds, make sure you have 13 ounces. FYI, I used walnut oil which I think added a quiet richness to the flavor. I loved the sugar topping the next day, but it didnt take more than another day or two before the topping absorbed moisture from the loaf and lost its crunch. I followed the recipe exactly, and baked it for an hour. Set aside. I subbed 1/4 of the flour with whole wheat and added about 1 tablespoon of ground flax seed because my former (note the use of that word!) Well, shoot. Id recommend this to anyone, and will be personally be passing along to friends (and to one in particular who has coincidentally been lamenting the lack of good zucchini bread). Not only easy but the best zucchini bread ever. My loaf required an a 65 minute bake and ended up quite claggy. Previous post: ultimate zucchini bread. ), and I literally reduce the sugar in that recipe by 1/2 or more. You might want to check out the comment guidelines before chiming in. Sooo easy too, I will make it again. Second time I baked it 12 mins longer, had lovely high split top, and a dry toothpick! No? Sorry to be a Debbie Downer, the Silver Palate zucchini bread is superior. This was delicious! I used regular chocolate chips for muffins. Was your photographer in my kitchen? My mother-in-law gave me a very large zucchini, and my husband loved the first loaf so much that I made a second one tonight. I really want to break off that crispy top. zucchini fritters. Thanks again, Deb. Next time loaf! Todays mash up zucchini and coconut lime! Quick and easy bread! A good try, though! Beat sugar, zucchini, oil, eggs, and vanilla in a large bowl with an electric mixer until well combined. I dont understand people who post on a cooking blog saying they changed critical elements of the recipe and it didnt work then question the author. Hands down best ever! Any thoughts on substituting honey instead of sugar? I havent made it in a glass pan but, yes, I would reduce the temperature to be safe. Oh well. I cant imagine lighter brown sugar is awful- but figured Id check. Mustve been all of the pandemic baking! Im putting your cookbook on my Christmas list!! I used Jovial brand whole grain gluten free pastry flour (sorghum, teff, millet, brown rice, xantham gum, tara gum). We will definitely make it easier to find when we next redesign. The perfect breakfast! I mentioned the lazy part yes? Cant wait to taste! Youll get the best results with small to medium zucchini. I love that you can (and should!) This zucchini bread was delicious. It just rose to the level of the pan but flat not the beautiful dome yours made. Very difficult. But absolutely delicious! YUM. and the one zucchini gave me enough for a double batch :). I made them as muffins today and they turned out great! I added extra cinnamon as well as nutmeg and clove! I made this bread last night. I know this dirties another bowl but since Im just putting them in the dishwasher anyway, who cares if it makes the mixing easier. One zucchini yielded 1 3/4 c shredded. I seriously will never need another zucchini bread recipe, ever. I made one in a loaf pan and added about 1 cup toasted pecans, it took about an hour to bake through. I saw where you had changed your recipe up some and think you did a fabulous job! I like to bake quick bread in 4x 8 pans I prefer the smaller slice size. Followed the recipe exactly! I wish I were so clever. So many zucchinis from my garden to use up. I made this in the 84-ish glass pyrex loaf pans, since theyre all I have. The best zucchini bread and one of my new favorite recipes of yours. The longer it settles, the better the crumb gets. Zucchini bread keeps for 4 to 5 days at room temperature. The only good part was the crusty top with the turbinado sugar. I happen to have a bunch of apples on hand. Ive always gone in through the top of the dome. You can eat it right away, but I promise that the piece you have on the second day will be better. Thank you!! Your pumpkin bread recipe is also one of my favorites. Thinking the sugar on top adds a dimension to the crust because I did not have any to put up there and therefore missed the final crunch bit. Have to say, the consensus was that they tasted equally good, but perhaps that was cause they were only a couple of inches deep? I doubled and made 2 loaves anyway. It made me laugh. You know, this is FREE content take it or leave it, but no one owes you anything. So moist and so flavorful, while not overly sweet. I baked them on Thursday and let them sit at room temperature, uncovered, until I took them to shul on Saturday. I always make my as muffins because I can freeze muffins for longer keeping and portion control. Id have to agree, you talked me into it once it was mentioned no wringing required. Honestly, Im not an avid baker, so I only have one 95 loaf pan. I was so excited to find a zucchini bread recipe that used the whole thing that you didnt have to squeeze dry. Just curious. Die weiche Butter schaumig rhren und den Magertopfen untermischen. I know that milliliters=grams for liquids like water and milk, but oils are less dense and syrups are more dense, so it would be a huge help to have all of the weights listed in the recipe. Enjoy Everyone, I had to make honey butter to put on them to add some more sweetness. Just as moist. Even without a super intense zucchini flavor, this is a very tasty quickbread and I love the simplicity of this recipe. It was so delicious. Let me know what you think Deb! Its great the 2nd day, but I love it as soon as it cools, 1st day too!! Stole the proportions from this to make apple-carrot-ginger muffins, and reporting back for the legion of other egg-free bakers in the comments. Ok lets be realits a pandemicIve baked a million different types of breads. Very exciting! This is my ONLY zucchini bread recipe. Sigh. My kids gave asked I bake 2 next time. Ive made this like 4 times already this summer.. grandkids love it! Everyone ate more of the bread than the NYC bagels which really means something when you live in Manhattan! Which tasted very olivey. My pet peeve of weeknight baking is letting it cool in the pan for a few minutes, taking it out of the pan, then having to wrap it in something which also requires waiting until it is cool enough and doesnt steam itself soggy! I wrap my bread tightly with plastic wrap, then freeze it.I remove it from the freezer then wrap it tightly in foil, back in the freezer. Cant wait to taste it tomorrow! instructions. Make sure you label with the date and contents. They freeze very well. How does it freeze? Will have to wait until summer (Im in New Zealand), when Ill have a crop in my garden to use. Such a wonderful summertime treat and one of the only reasons Id turn my oven on at 12 PM on a 90+ degree day. Ive made this numerous times before and love it but just wondering if you think I could do half zucchini and half grated apple? Hi! Thats all. 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