Description
A delightful lemon sweet bread that combines zesty lemon flavor, moist zucchini, and a crunchy poppy seed finish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup grated zucchini
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup softened butter
- 2 large eggs
- 2 lemons (zested and juiced)
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons poppy seeds
Instructions
- Prep the zucchini: Grate and squeeze out excess water.
- Mix the dry ingredients: Whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a bowl.
- Cream the mixture: Beat sugar and butter until light and fluffy.
- Incorporate the eggs: Add eggs one at a time, then mix in lemon zest and juice.
- Combine ingredients: Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture, folding gently.
- Fold in zucchini and poppy seeds: Ensure even distribution.
- Bake to perfection: Pour batter into a greased loaf pan and bake at 350°F (175°C) for 50-55 minutes.
- Cool and serve: Let bread cool before slicing.
Notes
For a healthier version, substitute refined sugar with monk fruit and use whole wheat flour.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 270
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 50mg