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Best Ever Zucchini Bread

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Ingredients

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Best Ever Zucchini Bread

nonstick cooking spray

1 ¼ cups zucchini(finely shredded)

½ cup canola oil

½ cup light brown sugar(packed)

½ cup granulated sugar

¼ cup sour cream

2 large eggs

½ tsp vanilla extract

2 cups all purpose flour

1 ½ teaspoons cinnamon

⅛ tsp nutmeg(optional)

1 tsp baking powder

½ tsp baking soda

½ tsp salt

¼ cup raisins(optional)

¼ cup walnuts(finely chopped, optional)

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350°F.

Spray a 9x5-inch loaf pan with nonstick cooking spray. Set aside.

Press the shredded zucchini between two layers of paper towels to remove any excess moisture. Place the zucchini, canola oil, brown sugar, granulated sugar, sour cream, eggs, and vanilla in a large mixing bowl. Whisk vigorously until smooth and combined.

Add the flour, cinnamon, nutmeg (if using), baking powder, baking soda, and salt to the bowl. Continue whisking until the mixture is just combined. Do not overmix. Fold in the raisins and walnuts (if using).

Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan.

Bake the bread on middle rack of oven until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, 55-65 minutes.

Check to see that bread is done. Remove from oven or add time as needed.

Allow bread to rest in the pan for 10 minutes, then release onto a wire baking rack. Allow to cool for at least 1 hour before slicing and serving. Leftover bread may be stored in a large zip-top plastic bag at room temperature for 1 day, in refrigerator up to 4 days, or in freezer up to 3 months.

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Tips & Tricks (5)

Squeeze Your Zucchini Dry 💧
Grate zucchini and salt it generously, then squeeze out excess moisture in a clean kitchen towel after 10 minutes—this prevents a soggy bread and concentrates natural sweetness.
Brown Your Walnuts First 🥜
Toast walnuts in a 350°F oven for 8-10 minutes before folding into batter to deepen their flavor and add a sophisticated nuttiness that elevates the entire loaf.
Use Both Sugars for Depth 🍯
The combination of granulated and light brown sugar creates superior moisture and complexity—don't substitute one for the other, as each plays a distinct role in texture and flavor.
Bloom Your Spices in Oil 🌀
Whisk cinnamon and nutmeg directly into the canola oil before mixing with other ingredients to bloom their essential oils and distribute them evenly throughout the batter.
Cool in Pan, Then Turn Out 🧈
Let the bread cool in the pan for 15 minutes to set its structure, then turn out onto a wire rack—this prevents crumbling and allows proper moisture circulation for a perfect crumb.