Description
This lemon zucchini bread is incredibly moist with a bright citrus zing! Bake it up and top it with a zesty glaze.
Ingredients
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For the Bread
- 1 1/2 tablespoons lemon zest (2 large lemons)
- 1 1/4 cups granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1/3 cup neutral oil
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 tablespoon fresh squeezed lemon juice
- 2 cups [280 g] all-purpose flour
- 2 cups shredded zucchini, packed (about 3/4 pound or 2 medium zucchini), grated with large grater
Lemon Glaze
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons fresh squeezed lemon juice
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Butter a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
- Place the lemon zest in a large bowl with the sugar. Use your fingers to rub the zest into the sugar until it is fragrant (this activates the flavor of the zest).
- Whisk in the melted butter, oil, eggs, vanilla, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and lemon juice. Use a spatula to mix in the flour and zucchini until just combined.
- Pour the batter into the loaf pan. Bake 60 to 65 minutes (insert a toothpick into the center of the loaf: if it comes out with a few clinging crumbs, it’s done!)
- Cool the bread in the pan for 30 minutes. Then run a knife around the edge and invert the loaf onto a cooling rack. Allow to cool fully to room temperature, at least 1 hour or more.
- Mix the glaze ingredients in a small bowl until it comes together into a smooth icing (if it is too runny add a bit more powdered sugar; if it’s too thick add a few drops more liquid). Use a fork to drizzle the top of the bread with the icing. Allow the glaze to dry for 15 minutes, then slice into pieces and serve.
- The bread lasts 3 to 4 days at room temperature wrapped in aluminum foil or refrigerated for 10 days wrapped in foil (bring to room temperature before enjoying). You can also freeze un-iced bread for up to 3 months (slice it into pieces and wrap it in plastic wrap then a freezer-safe bag or container).
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian