Description
A moist, savory quick bread blending fresh zucchini, sharp cheddar cheese, and green onions for a rustic, flavorful loaf perfect as a breakfast side or savory snack.
Ingredients
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp kosher salt
1 cup milk
1 tbsp white vinegar
3 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
1 large egg
1 1/2 cups shredded zucchini
1 1/2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
2 green onions, finely chopped
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease 9×5 inch loaf pan
Shred zucchini using box grater. Wrap in paper towel, squeeze to remove liquid (retain 1 tbsp moisture)
Whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt in large bowl
In separate bowl, combine milk and vinegar. Let sit 5 minutes to curdle
Add melted butter, then room-temperature egg to the buttermilk mixture
Add wet ingredients to dry ingredients. Fold gently with spatula until just combined
Scrape bowl sides and center to avoid overmixing
Stir in prepared zucchini, cheddar cheese, and green onions
Transfer batter to prepared loaf pan
Bake 1 hour or until golden and toothpick inserted comes out clean
Cool in pan 10 minutes, then transfer to wire rack
Notes
For best texture, do not overmix the batter
Use paper towels to press zucchini for ideal moisture
Kosher salt recommended for even flavor distribution
Store in airtight container at room temperature up to 3 days
Freezes well for up to 2 months
- Prep Time: 25
- Cook Time: 60
- Category: Bread recipes
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 30mg