Grandma’s Zucchini Bread: A Savory Slice of Nostalgia

RECIPES

Zucchini Bread

PREP TIME: 10 MINUTES

COOKING TIME: 50 MINUTES

SERVES: 1 LOAF

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This tender, flavorful zucchini bread was tucked away in my grandmother’s handwritten recipe box—a simple, comforting recipe that’s stood the test of time. It’s the perfect companion to a bowl of soup or a great savory appetizer for any gathering. Made with garden-fresh zucchini and a touch of love, this is the kind of recipe you’ll find yourself coming back to every season.

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Ingredients:

1 ½ cups all-purpose flour

¾ cup granulated sugar

2 ¼ tsp baking powder

½ tsp salt

¼ tsp ground nutmeg

¾ cup zucchini, peeled and diced (½ zucchini)

½ cup vegetable oil

2 large eggs

1 tsp grated fresh lemon peel

Tools:

8 ½ in by 4 ½ in loaf pan

Directions:

1.Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

2.Grease one 8 ½ in by 4 ½ in loaf pan. Set aside.

3.In a large bowl, stir together flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and nutmeg until combined. Add the zucchini and stir until coated and incorporated.

4.In a small bowl, beat together oil, eggs, and lemon peel. Make a well in your flour mixture and pour into the well.

5.Stir the liquid ingredients into the flour mixture until moistened and thoroughly combined.

6.Transfer batter to the prepared loaf pan and spread out evenly. Bake for 45-50 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.

7.Remove from oven and allow to cool in pan for 10 minutes. Remove from pan and allow to cool completely before slicing.

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