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Barefoot Contessa Zucchini Bread Recipe

Barefoot Contessa Zucchini Bread Recipe

Barefoot Contessa Zucchini Bread is a delicious, moist quick bread made with zucchini and other fresh ingredients. This recipe is from Ina Garten’s cookbook, Barefoot Contessa at Home.
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 55 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Barefoot Contessa Zucchini Bread Recipe
Servings: 24 Servings
Calories: 355kcal
Author: Bex Smith

Equipment

  • oven
  • Mixing bowl

Ingredients

  • 6 cups of all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon of baking powder
  • 6 large eggs
  • 2 cup of softened butter
  • 4 cups of shredded zucchini
  • 2 tbsp of ground cinnamon
  • 2 tsp of baking soda
  • 4 cups of sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon of ground nutmeg
  • 2 tbsp of vanilla
  • 1/2 teaspoon of ground cloves
  • 1 cup of chopped walnuts
  • 2 tsp of salt

Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C). Grease two 8 x 4 inch loaf pans with nonstick cooking spray or butter and set aside.
  • In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, baking soda, cloves, and salt until well combined.
  • In another mixing bowl, beat the eggs until they are light and fluffy. Add in the sugar and continue to mix until well combined.
  • Slowly pour in the melted butter and vanilla extract, mixing until fully incorporated.
  • Gradually add in the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined.
  • Fold in the shredded zucchini and chopped walnuts into the batter, making sure they are evenly distributed.
  • Divide the batter evenly between the two prepared loaf pans and smooth out the top with a spatula.
  • Bake for 55-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  • Let the bread cool in the pans for about 10 minutes before removing them and placing them on a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

– Grate the zucchini on the large holes of a box grater for the best texture.
– Make sure not to overmix the batter.
– To check if the bread is done, insert a toothpick into the center of the loaf and it should come out clean when the bread is done.
– If the top of the bread starts to brown too quickly, cover it with foil.
– Let the bread cool completely before slicing.

Nutrition

Calories: 355kcal
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