Zucchini Bread recipe (2024)

FAQs

How many zucchini for 2 cups? ›

You need 2 cups of grated zucchini for the recipe, so you will need about 3 small zucchini, 2 medium zucchini, or 1 large zucchini.

Squeezing is optional.

But unless your zucchini is excessively juicy, squeezing the squash could be removing some of the moisture you really do want in the bread. It's up to you, though. Squeeze for lighter, drier bread. Leave it as is for denser, moister bread.

The bread was sinking in because the leavening was wrong. It seems likely that the amounts of baking powder and baking soda were switched. Where you were using 1 tablespoon of baking soda and 1/2 teaspoon of baking powder, the actual measure should be 1 tablespoon baking powder and 1/2 teaspoon baking soda.

Don't peel the zucchini – Yes, it's tempting to remove the zucchini's skin, but there is no need to do that. Zucchini melts into the bread, so peeling is just an unnecessary step. Do grate the zucchini – I don't know about you, but when it comes to zucchini in bread, I want it there – but I don't want to see it.

According to the USDA, a 1-cup (cooked) serving of zucchini contains: Calories: 27. Protein: 2 g. Fat: 0 g.

Recipes typically call for a cup amount of shredded zucchini, but they may not always tell you how many zucchini you'll need. While the exact amount will vary, this rule of thumb can help you estimate how much to buy: 4 small or 3 medium zucchini = about 5 to 6 cups shredded zucchini.

The best way to grate zucchini is whatever is fastest. If you're grating a lot of zucchini (more than two at a time), we recommend grabbing a food processor with a grating attachment. For smaller amounts, a box grater usually does the trick.

The most common reason for zucchini breadand other quick breads (and cakes) to collapse as they cool is the ingredients are too vigorously or quickly mixed, which incorporates lots of less stable air bubbles into the batter.

Heat the oven to 350 F, return the bread to the oven, and bake for another 10 to 20 minutes. This will work even if the loaf has cooled, which is similar to par-baking bread.

Using too much baking soda or baking powder can really mess up a recipe, causing it to rise uncontrollably and taste terrible.

Why doesn't my zucchini bread taste like zucchini? ›

Smaller, younger zucchini has more flavor, is less watery, and less seedy than giant specimens. When you use smaller zucchini you get more peel in your batter, too, which adds flavor, texture, and pretty green flecks to breads and cakes.

If your bread begins to smell or taste bad, toss it. It's more than a week old - If your zucchini bread has been stored at room temperature or refrigerated for more than a week, it's definitely time to throw it out.

When sliced, 1 medium zucchiniyielded about 1 to 1.25 cups and if grated, you end up with about 2/3 cup of tamped down zucchini. If you need 1 cup of cooked sliced zucchini, due to shrinkage while heated it will take about 3 medium zucchini, sliced, to hit the mark.

It is important to thoroughly coat the sides and bottoms of the pan with solid shortening or non-stick cooking spray, particularly in the corners. A missed spot will result in sticking. Use a nonstick baking pan.

Either pack your zucchini into a measuring cup; or use 4 1/4 to 5 1/4 ounces per cup as its weight (as stated in our ingredients weight chart).

Helpful squash equivalents:

1/3 to 1/2 pound raw unpeeled squash = 1 serving. 1 pound peeled squash = 1 cup cooked, mashed. 2-1/2 pounds whole squash = 2-3/4 to 3 cups pureed. 1 pound trimmed squash = 2 cups cooked pieces.

Start by roughly chopping your veggies so they can fit into your measuring cup. As you add your vegetables, shake the measuring cup or push the veggies down with your hands to fill in air pockets. Once your vegetables are level with the top of your measuring cup, then you're finished!

A note on serving size. We recommend spiralizing just about 1 pound of zucchini per serving (for a large, lunch or dinner-sized meal) – that equates to about two medium sized zucchinis or 2 cups, cooked.