Easy Zucchini Bread Recipe Without Baking Soda

August 09, 2023 Post a Comment

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Description

Zucchini bread is a moist, flavorful bread that is perfect for breakfast, snacks, or dessert. It's a great way to use up excess zucchini from your summer garden. This easy zucchini bread recipe is made without baking soda, so it's perfect for those who don't have any on hand or who are sensitive to its taste.

Prep Time

Preparation time for this recipe is about 15 minutes. It will take about 10 minutes to grate the zucchini, 5 minutes to mix the ingredients, and 1 hour to bake the bread.

Cook Time

This zucchini bread recipe without baking soda takes about 1 hour to bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C).

Ingredients

2 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 cups grated zucchini (about 1 medium zucchini)
1 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup vegetable oil
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon salt

Equipment

1 large mixing bowl
1 grater
1 loaf pan
Parchment paper
Cooking spray

Method

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9x5-inch loaf pan with parchment paper and spray with cooking spray.
Grate the zucchini and set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
Add the grated zucchini, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients. Mix until well combined.
Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth out the top with a spatula.
Bake for 1 hour or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the bread comes out clean.
Remove the bread from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes.
Remove the bread from the pan and let it cool on a wire rack for at least 30 minutes before slicing.
Serve and enjoy!

Notes

If you want to make this zucchini bread recipe without baking soda, you can substitute it with baking powder. Use 2 teaspoons of baking powder for every 1 teaspoon of baking soda called for in the recipe. You can also leave it out completely, and the bread will still turn out great. This recipe makes one loaf of zucchini bread. You can double the recipe to make two loaves or cut the recipe in half to make a smaller loaf.

Nutrition Info

This recipe makes 12 servings. Each serving has approximately:

Calories: 232
Total fat: 10g
Saturated fat: 1g
Cholesterol: 31mg
Sodium: 123mg
Total Carbohydrates: 34g
Dietary Fiber: 1g
Sugars: 18g
Protein: 3g

Recipes FAQ

Can I freeze zucchini bread?

Yes, you can freeze zucchini bread. Wrap the bread tightly in plastic wrap or aluminum foil and place it in a freezer-safe bag or container. The bread will keep in the freezer for up to 3 months.

Can I use a different type of oil?

Yes, you can use a different type of oil in this recipe. Vegetable oil, canola oil, and coconut oil all work well.

Can I add nuts or chocolate chips?

Yes, you can add nuts or chocolate chips to this recipe. Fold in 1/2 cup of chopped nuts or chocolate chips to the batter before pouring it into the loaf pan.

Recipe Tips

Make sure to squeeze out any excess moisture from the grated zucchini before adding it to the batter. This will prevent the bread from becoming too moist.
For a sweeter bread, you can increase the amount of sugar to 1 1/2 cups.
If you don't have a loaf pan, you can use a muffin tin instead. Grease the muffin tin or line it with paper liners and bake the muffins for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

Try out this easy zucchini bread recipe without baking soda and enjoy a delicious and healthy treat. It's a great way to use up excess zucchini from your garden and can be enjoyed for breakfast, snacks, or dessert. Don't forget to share this recipe with your friends and family!