This scrumptious Classic Zucchini Bread<\/strong> is nut-free and spiced with cinnamon. With plenty of tips plus a video demonstration, every loaf will be perfect.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n If you have zucchini coming out of your ears, make a double batch of this Best Zucchini Bread Recipe<\/strong> and fill the freezer! It\u2019s an easy summer quick bread that\u2019s wonderful for breakfast, brunch, and snacks. Plus it tastes amazing!!!<\/p>\n <\/p>\n The hubby prefers his bread to be without vegetables, but that just leaves more for the rest of the family! If you\u2019re new to cooking with zucchini, check out this Ultimate Guide<\/a> to this versatile vegetable!<\/p>\n A few simple rules will help you make perfect quick bread every time!<\/p>\n If Chocolate Zucchini Bread<\/strong> is on your radar, try substituting part of the flour with cocoa powder. If you add cocoa powder without reducing the amount of flour, the baking chemistry will be off. I recommend decreasing the amount of flour from 3 cups to 2\u00bd cups, then add \u00bd cup of regular cocoa powder to the dry ingredients.<\/p>\n Do not use Dutch-process cocoa powder as, again, the chemistry of the recipe will be disrupted! You can also add \u00bd-\u00be cup of chocolate chips<\/strong> (or nuts, dried fruit or even fresh blueberries). My family prefers zucchini bread without nuts.<\/p>\n A yeast bread uses yeast as a leavening agent whereas a quick bread uses baking powder or baking soda or both. Yeast bread requires proofing or rising time in contrast with a quick bread that can be baked as soon as the batter is mixed. Zucchini can be grated using a couple of methods. If you have a box grater, first trim off a small piece from each end of a washed and dried zucchini. PRO-Tip: <\/strong>There is no need to peel your zucchini before grating. Grate onto a piece of parchment paper or into a bowl. There are a few reasons why a quick bread would sink in the middle. First, if it\u2019s undercooked, the raw center will sink. Make sure you use a toothpick to check a number of spots across the middle of the bread before pulling it out of the oven. If there is any batter on the toothpick when you pull it out, bake the loaf 5 minutes longer and recheck. A medium zucchini will provide about \u2154 cup grated, tamped down zucchini. To be safe purchase about 5 medium zucchini to ensure you have enough for this easy zucchini bread.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n For this zucchini bread recipe, yes. The water content of your zucchini will vary, and removing as much liquid as possible will ensure that your batter will not be overly wet. Don\u2019t worry, if you don\u2019t enjoy the taste of roasted, sauteed, or cooked zucchini, you may still love this classic zucchini bread. Most likely, you\u2019d never guess this zucchini quick bread was made from zucchini unless you notice the green specks in your slice. Quick bread can be stored at room temperature, wrapped in plastic wrap, a ziptop bag, or another airtight container, for 3 days. In the middle of the summer, feel free to place the bread in the refrigerator. Most quick bread, like zucchini and banana bread, is sweet and tastes like an unfrosted cake. But there is more nutritional value, especially if the zucchini is not peeled before being shredded. There is some fiber and Vitamin C, but it won\u2019t replace a serving of vegetables. So zucchini bread should not be considered health food.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n This easy zucchini bread can be made all year long and is an ideal way to get rid of excess garden zucchini and share the wealth with friends and neighbors. <\/p>\n Once you get the hang of making quick bread, you\u2019ll want to bake up a new variety every week! For a fun twist, here\u2019s my recipe for Zucchini Bread with Pineapple<\/a>.<\/p>\n Stay in touch through social media\u00a0@\u00a0Instagram<\/a>,\u00a0Facebook<\/a>, and\u00a0Pinterest<\/a>. Don\u2019t forget to tag me when you try one of my recipes! And if you love the results, please give it a 5-star rating in the recipe card.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n Place the grated zucchini in a colander to drain any excess liquid while I’m measuring and mixing the other ingredients. Squeeze it to wring out residual moisture.<\/p>\n Make sure your baking POWDER is fresh. It often expires while in your pantry and your bread won’t rise properly without it.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n As an Amazon Associate and member of other affiliate programs, I earn from qualifying purchases.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n \t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n 24<\/span><\/p>\n \t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n 1 slice<\/span><\/p>\n Amount Per Serving:<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n \t\tCalories:<\/span> 222<\/span>Total Fat:<\/span> 10g<\/span>Saturated Fat:<\/span> 1g<\/span>Trans Fat:<\/span> 0g<\/span>Unsaturated Fat:<\/span> 8g<\/span>Cholesterol:<\/span> 23mg<\/span>Sodium:<\/span> 174mg<\/span>Carbohydrates:<\/span> 31g<\/span>Fiber:<\/span> 1g<\/span>Sugar:<\/span> 18g<\/span>Protein:<\/span> 3g<\/span>\t<\/p>\n<\/div>\n![\"Cinnamon](\"https:\/\/www.thatskinnychickcanbake.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/Zucchini-Bread-7-3.jpg\"\/ "\\"Cinnamon")
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How to Make<\/span><\/h2>\n
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Expert Tips<\/span><\/h2>\n
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Frequently Asked Questions<\/span><\/h2>\n
Thus the \u201cquick\u201d bread compared to yeast bread requires less time and fewer steps. Quick bread is also known as soda bread due to the use of baking soda.
Besides the typical loaves of zucchini, banana, and pumpkin bread, muffins are also soda bread. They\u2019re just baked in a muffin or cupcake tin instead of in a loaf pan. Pancakes, dumplings, and fritters are also considered quick bread.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
You can also use your food processor by attaching one of the manufacturer\u2019s attachments. There is a shredding disk that sits on the bowl. Once the top is twisted over the disk, gently push the zucchini through the feed tube with the processor running. Voila, shredded zucchini!<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
Another possibility is that the batter was mixed too vigorously. This creates excess air bubbles which make for a less stable structure. Stir, don\u2019t beat the mixture after adding the dry ingredients. Once you mix the dry ingredients with the wet ingredients, gently mix just until combined.\u00a0Use a mixing spoon or rubber spatula, not an electric mixer.
Also, as mentioned above, if your baking powder is expired, there may not be enough leavening to allow your bread to rise properly. PRO-Tip:<\/strong> To test your baking powder, place a spoonful in a small bowl, and add some boiling water. It should fizz and bubble if your baking powder is still potent.
The final possibility is that you overfilled your loaf pan. It should only be filled about \u2154 of the way up the sides. This allows enough space for the bread to rise without overflowing into your oven.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
Some recipes, like my Chocolate Zucchini Bundt Cake<\/a>, do not require squeezing the liquid from the grated zucchini. Instead, it relies on that liquid to balance the dried ingredients in the recipe. So trust in the recipe you\u2019re using and if it calls to squeeze the grated zucchini, definitely do!<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
The zucchini provides moisture without imparting any flavor, allowing for a soft, tender quick bread. The cinnamon will be the only delicious taste your palate will detect.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
When it\u2019s really humid, consider placing a paper towel in with the bread to collect excess moisture. The bread also freezes well as long as it\u2019s wrapped airtight. Defrost it overnight in the refrigerator and use it within 2-3 months of freezing.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n![\"Zucchini](\"https:\/\/www.thatskinnychickcanbake.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/Zucchini-Bread-13.jpg\"\/ "\\"Classic")
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