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Best Lemon Zucchini Bread Recipe

Best Lemon Zucchini Bread Recipe

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This Best Lemon Zucchini Bread recipe combines the bright flavors of lemon with the moistness of zucchini for a delightful treat. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or as a snack with tea or coffee.

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 together flour, baking powder, and salt.
  3. Step 3: Prepare the Wet Ingredients Beat eggs, sugar, oil, buttermilk, lemon zest, and lemon juice.
  4. Step 4: Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients with Zucchini Mix wet and dry ingredients with shredded zucchini.
  5. Step 5: Transfer Batter and Bake Divide batter into pans and bake until done.
  6. Step 6: Cool the Loaves Let loaves cool in pans, then transfer to a rack.
  7. Step 7: Make and Drizzle Lemon Glaze Whisk confectioners’ sugar and lemon juice for glaze and drizzle over cooled loaves.

Notes

  • You can add nuts or dried fruits for extra texture and flavor.
  • Store the bread in an airtight container to maintain freshness.

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