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Luscious Lemon Zucchini Bread: A Zesty Loaf Recipe

Ingredients

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  • 1½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • ½ tsp baking soda
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • ½ cup vegetable oil
  • 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • Zest of 1 large lemon
  • 1 cup shredded zucchini, moisture removed
  • ½ cup plain yogurt or sour cream

Instructions

  1. Grate 1 medium zucchini using the large holes of a box grater and squeeze out excess moisture using a clean kitchen towel.
  2. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5 inch loaf pan with butter and dust with flour.
  3. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  4. Create a well in the dry ingredients, add eggs, oil, lemon juice, and lemon zest. Whisk the wet ingredients together, then gradually incorporate the dry ingredients.
  5. Gently fold in the shredded zucchini and yogurt using a spatula.
  6. Pour the batter into the prepared pan, smooth the top, and create a shallow valley down the center.
  7. Bake for 45–50 minutes until golden and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with a few moist crumbs.
  8. Cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack and cool for at least 30 minutes before slicing.

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