Squash Quick Bread Recipe
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Description
Squash quick bread is a delicious and easy-to-make treat that's perfect for breakfast, snacks, or dessert. It's moist, flavorful, and packed with nutrients from the squash. This bread is a great way to use up any extra squash you have on hand or to try something new if you've never cooked with squash before.Prep Time
The prep time for this recipe is approximately 15 minutes.Cook Time
The cook time for this recipe is approximately 50-60 minutes.Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1/2 cup plain yogurt
- 1 cup cooked and mashed squash
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Equipment
- Loaf pan
- Mixing bowl
- Whisk
- Spatula
- Cooking spray
Method
- Preheat your oven to 350°F.
- Grease a loaf pan with cooking spray and set aside.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, ginger, and nutmeg.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs, vegetable oil, yogurt, mashed squash, and vanilla extract.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined.
- Pour the batter into the greased loaf pan.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center of the bread comes out clean.
- Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Slice and serve!
Notes
This recipe can be easily adapted to include other ingredients such as nuts, raisins, or chocolate chips. Simply stir in your desired add-ins before pouring the batter into the loaf pan.Nutrition Info
- Serving size: 1 slice
- Calories: 200
- Total fat: 10g
- Saturated fat: 1.5g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
- Sodium: 200mg
- Total carbohydrates: 24g
- Dietary fiber: 1g
- Sugars: 12g
- Protein: 4g
Recipes FAQ
Can I use canned squash?
Yes, you can use canned squash for this recipe. Just make sure to drain it well before mashing it.Can I use a different type of squash?
Yes, you can use any type of squash for this recipe, such as butternut squash, acorn squash, or pumpkin.Can I make this recipe gluten-free?
Yes, you can substitute the all-purpose flour with a gluten-free flour blend that's designed for baking.Recipe Tips
- To make the bread even more moist, try using Greek yogurt instead of plain yogurt.
- If you don't have any cooked squash on hand, you can roast a squash in the oven until it's tender, then mash it for this recipe.
- For a sweeter bread, try adding more sugar to the recipe or drizzling the top of the bread with honey after it's been baked.
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