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Best Lemon Zucchini Bread Recipe

Best Lemon Zucchini Bread Recipe


  • Author: anna
  • Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
  • Yield: 4 mini loaves or 1 large loaf 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

This Best Lemon Zucchini Bread recipe combines the bright flavors of lemon with the moistness of shredded zucchini, resulting in a delightful loaf that is perfect for any occasion.


Ingredients

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For the loaf batter:

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp fine salt
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 cup white sugar
  • 1/2 cup canola oil or vegetable oil
  • 1/2 cup buttermilk
  • Grated zest from 1 lemon
  • 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice (from 1 large lemon)
  • 1 cup zucchini, shredded

For the glaze:

  • 1 cup confectioners’ sugar
  • Juice of 1 lemon

Instructions

  1. Step 1: Prepare the Baking Pans and Preheat the Oven Preheat the oven to 350℉ (175℃) and spray loaf pans with cooking spray.
  2. Step 2: Mix the Dry Ingredients Whisk flour, baking powder, and salt in a bowl and set aside.
  3. Step 3: Prepare the Wet Ingredients Beat eggs, sugar, oil, buttermilk, lemon zest, and lemon juice until combined.
  4. Step 4: Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients with Zucchini Fold in dry ingredients, wet ingredients, and shredded zucchini gently.
  5. Step 5: Transfer Batter and Bake Divide batter, bake mini loaves for 30–34 mins or a large loaf for 45–50 mins.
  6. Step 6: Cool the Loaves Cool loaves in pans, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
  7. Step 7: Make and Drizzle Lemon Glaze Whisk confectioners’ sugar and lemon juice, then drizzle over cooled loaves.

Notes

  • Ensure to not overmix the batter for a tender crumb.
  • Excess moisture from zucchini can impact texture, so pat dry before adding to batter.
  • Adjust glaze thickness to your preference with more sugar or lemon juice.
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 50 minutes
  • Category: Bread
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice
  • Calories: 220 kcal
  • Sugar: 18g
  • Sodium: 180mg
  • Fat: 8g
  • Saturated Fat: 1g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 6g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 34g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 3g
  • Cholesterol: 30mg

Keywords: Lemon Zucchini Bread, Zucchini Bread Recipe, Lemon Bread, Sweet Bread Recipe