Description
This Luscious Lemon Zucchini Bread is a delightful twist on traditional zucchini bread, with the bright flavors of fresh lemon adding a zesty kick. Moist and tender, this bread is perfect for breakfast, brunch, or as a sweet snack.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients:
- 1½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ¼ tsp salt
Wet Ingredients:
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- Zest of 1 large lemon
- 1 cup shredded zucchini, moisture removed
- ½ cup plain yogurt or sour cream
Instructions
- Prepare Zucchini: Grate 1 medium zucchini using the large holes of a box grater and squeeze out excess moisture using a clean kitchen towel.
- Preheat Oven: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5 inch loaf pan with butter and dust with flour.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: Create a well in the dry ingredients, add eggs, oil, lemon juice, and lemon zest. Whisk the wet ingredients together, then gradually incorporate the dry ingredients.
- Add Zucchini and Yogurt: Gently fold in the shredded zucchini and yogurt using a spatula.
- Bake: Pour the batter into the prepared pan, smooth the top, and create a shallow valley down the center. Bake for 45–50 minutes until golden and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with a few moist crumbs.
- Cool: Cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack and cool for at least 30 minutes before slicing.
Notes
- You can add a glaze or frosting for extra sweetness.
- This bread freezes well, so you can make a double batch and store one for later.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
Keywords: Lemon Zucchini Bread, Zucchini Bread Recipe, Lemon Bread, Sweet Bread Recipe
