Description
This Best Moist Orange Zucchini Bread combines the refreshing citrus flavor of oranges with the subtle taste of zucchini in a perfectly moist and delicious bread that’s great for any time of day.
Ingredients
Scale
Dry Ingredients:
- 3 cups flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tbsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp ground cloves
- 1/2 tsp salt
Wet Ingredients:
- 2 cups sugar
- 3/4 cup cooking oil
- 1 tbsp zest of one orange (Naval orange)
- 4 oz fresh orange juice (or 4 tsp orange extract)
- 3 cups minced fresh zucchini, drained of juice
- 3 eggs
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat oven to 350°F with the rack in the middle position.
- Prepare Zucchini: Rinse and mince zucchini in a food processor. Set aside.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, cloves, and salt.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, mix sugar, oil, orange zest, orange juice, and eggs. Gradually add in the flour mixture and stir in the minced zucchini.
- Bake: Pour the batter into greased loaf pans and bake at 350°F for 50-60 minutes. Test doneness with a toothpick. Let cool before serving.
Notes
- Enjoy this bread warm or cold with a spread of butter for added richness.
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator for several days or freeze for up to 6 months by wrapping in wax paper and placing in a freezer bag.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50-60 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
Keywords: Orange Zucchini Bread, Moist Bread Recipe, Zucchini Bread Recipe
