Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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18
servings
4 unit

eggs

2 cup

sugar

1 cup

vegetable oil

light

3.5 cup

flour

unsifted

1 tsp

salt

1.5 tsp

baking soda

1 tsp

cinnamon

0.75 tsp

baking powder

2 cup

zucchini

grated, unpared

1 cup

walnuts

chopped

1 cup

raisins

1.5 tsp

vanilla extract

Step 1
~6 min

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9 x 5-inch loaf pans.

Step 2
~6 min

In a large bowl, beat the eggs until light and frothy.

Step 3
~6 min

Gradually add the sugar to the eggs while beating.

Step 4
~6 min

Beat in the vegetable oil until well combined.

Step 5
~6 min

In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, salt, baking soda, cinnamon, and baking powder.

Key Technique: Baking
Step 6
~6 min

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the egg mixture, alternating with the grated zucchini, until just combined.

Step 7
~6 min

Stir in the raisins, chopped walnuts, and vanilla extract.

Step 8
~6 min

Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pans.

Step 9
~6 min

Bake for 55 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.

Step 10
~6 min

Let the bread cool in the pans for 5 minutes before removing to a wire rack to cool completely.

Step 11
~6 min

Cool before slicing and serving.

Step 12
~6 min

May be iced with confectioners sugar and water glaze, if desired.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Add chocolate chips for a richer flavor.

Toast walnuts before chopping to enhance their flavor.

For extra moisture, do not squeeze out the excess water from the grated zucchini.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

15 mins

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

Can be made 1-2 days in advance.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Low
Smell Intensity
Moderate (cinnamon)
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve with coffee or tea.

Serve with a smear of cream cheese or butter.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Fruit Salad
Yogurt

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

United States

Cultural Significance

Popular homemade bread, often made during zucchini harvest season.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Festive Uses

Autumn
Thanksgiving

Occasion Tags

Breakfast
Snack
Brunch

Popularity Score

75/100

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