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sliced zucchini bread

Zucchini Bread

A sweet, moist quick bread using fresh zucchini and orange zest.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Servings2 loaves

Ingredients

  • BREAD2 1/4 C flour2 teaspoons cinnamon1/8 teaspoon ground cloves1/2 teaspoon salt1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda1/2 cup canola oil3/4 cup granulated sugar1/2 cup brown sugar3 eggs2 teaspoons vanillazest from one large orange1/2 cup sour cream3 cups grated zucchinioptional: 2/3 cups chopped pecans toasted
  • TOPPING2 tablespoons white sugar2 tablespoons brown sugar1/2 teaspoon cinnamon

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease and flour 2 smaller (8x4) loaf pans and set aside. Or you can do a larger 9x5 loaf pan and a couple of mini loaves.
  • Place shredded zucchini in a fine mesh strainer over a bowl and set aside.
  • Combine flour, cinnamon, cloves, salt, and baking soda in a bowl and whisk to combine. Set aside.
  • Beat eggs, oil, sugars, and vanilla for about 30 seconds. Add sour cream and orange zest and beat to combine. Very gently press down on zucchini in strainer and discard extra liquid.  Mix  zucchini into batter.
  • Add dry ingredients and mix just until combined. Divide batter between 2 pans. Sprinkle topping evenly over tops.  Bake for 50-60 minutes or until a knife comes out clean.
  • Make sure to let your loaf rest on a cooling rack for at least 10 minutes before you try to remove it from the pan or it will come out in chunks!
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