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Lemon Zucchini Bread

Lemon Zucchini Bread

This Lemon Zucchini Bread is moist, tender, and bursting with bright citrus flavor, perfect for breakfast or a sweet treat.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Course Breakfast
Cuisine American
Servings 10 slices
Calories 532 kcal

Equipment

  • Loaf pan
  • mixing bowls
  • whisk
  • saucepan
  • Box grater

Ingredients
  

Bread

  • 1 cup zucchini, shredded
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • ½ cup vegetable oil
  • 1 large egg, lightly beaten
  • 1 tablespoon lemon extract
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon zest
  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • ½ teaspoon fine salt
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ¼ teaspoon baking powder

Lemon Syrup

  • ¼ cup granulated sugar
  • ¼ cup fresh lemon juice

Lemon Glaze

  • 1 cup powdered sugar, sifted
  • 2-4 tablespoons fresh lemon juice to achieve desired consistency
  • 1-2 teaspoons lemon zest optional for extra flavor

Instructions
 

Make The Bread

  • Preheat to 325°F (163°C). Spray an 8×4-inch loaf pan with baking spray with flour or grease and flour the pan.
  • Prepare the Zucchini: Grate zucchini using a box grater. Wring out excess moisture and measure 1 cup.
  • Mix the Wet Ingredients: In a bowl, combine sugar, oil, egg, lemon extract, and lemon zest. Fold in shredded zucchini.
  • Combine the Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, salt, baking soda, and baking powder.
  • Add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients in two additions, folding until just combined.
  • Bake: Pour batter into prepared pan and bake for 45-50 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.

Make Lemon Syrup

  • In a saucepan, heat sugar and lemon juice over low heat until sugar dissolves.
  • Brush the syrup over the baked loaf generously while it cools in the pan and on a wire rack.

Make Lemon Glaze

  • Whisk together powdered sugar and lemon juice until smooth. Adjust consistency as needed.
  • Pour glaze over cooled bread and let it set.

Notes

Avoid overmixing the batter to keep the bread tender. The top may crack, which is normal for quick bread.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 532kcalCarbohydrates: 87gProtein: 5gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 11gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 31mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 136mgFiber: 1gSugar: 62gVitamin A: 88IUVitamin C: 12mgCalcium: 24mgIron: 2mg
Keyword lemon bread recipes, Lemon Zucchini Bread, No yeast bread, zucchini bread recipes
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