Amish Zucchini Bread (moist and easy)
This moist zucchini bread is easy to make and delicious with fresh apple butter! A family recipe that has been well loved for generations and is made with fresh ingredients.
Equipment
- Loaf pans (linked below)
- Mixing bowl (linked below)
- Vegetable grater (linked below)
- measuring cups (linked below)
Ingredients
- 2 cups bread flour (occident) heaping or leveled plus 3 tablespoons
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
- 2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1 tablespoon cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 4 large eggs *see note
- 1 cup vegetable or canola oil
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup nuts walnuts, pecans, etc.
- 1 cup raisins optional
- 2 cups fresh shredded zucchini
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350.
- Combine the flour, sugar, baking soda, baking powder, salt and cinnamon in a large mixing bowl.
- Add beaten eggs, vanilla extract and oil to the dry ingredients, then mix well to combine. Fold in the nuts, raisins (optional) and zucchini, mixing just until combined into the batter.
- Line two loaf pans with parchment paper or spray with cooking spray, then divide the zucchini bread batter between them. Bake in the preheated oven for 50-60 minutes or until the tops are dry and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Allow to cool completely before slicing, then enjoy!
Notes
I used 4 large brown eggs and ended up adding 2 cups plus 1/4 cup bread flour (leveled). If using smaller white eggs you may only need to add 2 cups of bread flour (leveled).
Additional notes and step by step photos below.
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