Steemit Iron Chef 2017 #04 : Zucchini Walnut Bread
Zucchini Walnut Bread
This week's special ingredient in the @steemit-ironchef challenge is courgette also known as zucchini or summer squash. Zucchini is an awesome summer vegetable that is fairly easy to harvest and can be incorporated into a variety of dishes. Here I will show you how to make a simple and delicious Zucchini bread made with walnuts and cinnamon.
Ingredients
2 cups of shredded Zucchini
1 cup of chopped Walnuts
3 cups of Flour
2 1/4 cups of Sugar
3 Eggs
1 cup of Vegetable Oil
3 teaspoons of Vanilla Extract
1 teaspoon of Salt
1 teaspoon of Baking Soda
1 teaspoon of Baking Powder
1 heaping tablespoon of Cinnamon
Step 1: Shred the Zucchini
For me it took about 2 decent sized zucchinis to fill 2 full cups. I used a blender but if you don't have one handy you can use a grater.
Step 2: Chop the Walnuts
I put the walnuts through the blender as well. You can buy walnuts pre-chopped or you can use a knife to finely mince them up.
Step 3: Mix the Dry Ingredients
In a large bowl, mix the flour, salt, baking soda, baking powder and cinnamon together
Step 4: Cream the Wets
In a large bowl, beat the eggs, oil, vanilla extract and sugar until creamy.
Step 5: Add the Dry Mix to the Cream Mix
Pour the flour mixture into the creamed sugar mixture and beat until completely mixed.
Step 6: Add the Zucchini and Walnuts
Pour the Zucchini and Walnuts into the mixture and stir until incorporated.
Step 7: Pour Batter into Pans
Pour the mixture into 2 - 4"x8" greased and floured bread pans. Preheat the Oven to 325 degrees Fahrenheit.
Step 8: Bake it!
Bake it in the oven for roughly 50 minutes. It may take a little longer. Use a toothpick to probe the bread to see if it is ready.
Step 9: Enjoy!
Once the bread is complete, let it cool a bit and serve warm with butter. It is a delicious autumn treat that's easy to make and will surely leave you satisfied.
Proof Pic
Almost forgot a proof picture, but luckily I wrapped up a loaf and brought it to work so I was able to take this:
Let me know what you think!
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I was wondering if you will come up with a smoothie or something like that for this week! And what a surprise man, lovely creative bread!
I see you really got a very nice touch...I am really looking forward when you'll have a try in plating a dish! I'm confident you'll do very well!
Dude! this is like a daydream back to my youth! I love this! I remember eating a bread like this as an after school snack. Great Post!
Thanks! This was one of my first times trying zucchini bread and it was delicious!
It's early morning where I am. I feel like I want that for breakfast @jeffjagoe! Yumm!
This is what I had for breakfast today! Hope you have a great day @offoodandart!
Yes, it's actually turning out to be a great day. I guess because I'm done with my entry for the week. Whew! Ha ha!
I almost made something very similar this week, but we had a zucchini bread last week, so it seemed too soon. I love Zucchini bread, I think it is one of my favorites, so yummy and full of flavor!
Yes, I love the cinnamon flavor. It's an easy and tasty fall recipe
Oh, yeah, a little cinnamon goes a long way in the right recipe!
What a lovely bread, would love to have a taste of that !
Thanks. Would love to give you some!
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