Description
Savor the delightful blend of spices and zucchini in this savory zucchini bread, a perfect choice for ZucchiniSummer Recipes with a twist of jalapeño honey butter. This homemade bread offers a refreshing take on spicy recipes, ideal for any savory baking enthusiast.
Ingredients
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- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter, melted and cooled
- 1/2 cup raw honey
- 2 eggs
- 4 cups grated zucchini
- 8 ounces raw cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 tablespoons diced jalapeño
- 2 tablespoons raw honey
- Flaked sea salt and extra drizzle of honey for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F. Grease two 8×4-inch loaf pans with butter.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, mix melted butter and honey, then whisk in eggs until smooth.
- Add grated zucchini and shredded cheddar cheese, stir gently to combine without overmixing.
- Divide batter between loaf pans. Bake at 400°F for 5 minutes, then reduce to 350°F. Continue baking for 40–50 minutes until golden brown.
- Let bread cool in pans for about 5 minutes before cooling further on a rack.
- For the jalapeño honey butter, mix softened butter, diced jalapeño, and honey until smooth. Drain excess liquid if needed.
- Serve sliced bread warm with jalapeño honey butter, optional sea salt, and honey sprinkle.
Notes
- Do not overmix batter to avoid a dense loaf.
- Squeeze excess moisture from zucchini to prevent soggy texture.
- Monitor oven temperature closely to avoid overcooking the crust.
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 55 mins
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 280 kcal
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 16 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 65 mg
Keywords: cheddar zucchini bread, jalapeño honey butter, savory zucchini bread, zucchini summer recipes