Description

This quick savory bread combines fresh shredded zucchini, bright green onions, and sharp cheddar cheese for a moist, tender crumb. It is an ideal express side dish that comes together quickly and requires only simple pantry staples. Perfect when you need cozy comfort food without the wait.

Ingredients

1.5 cups shredded zucchini, squeezed
1.5 cups sharp cheddar, grated
2 chopped stalks green onions
2 cups all-purpose flour
Baking powder
Baking soda
Salt
1 cup milk
1 tablespoon vinegar
Melted butter
1 egg
Cracked black pepper (optional)

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Instructions

Heat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×5 loaf pan with non-stick spray. Squeeze your shredded zucchini in a paper towel to remove excess water.
Whisk 2 cups of flour with the baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a large bowl.
Stir one tablespoon of vinegar into your cup of milk and let it sit for a minute to curdle. Whisk in the melted butter and a room-temperature egg until the mixture is smooth and fully emulsified.
Pour the milk mixture into the dry flour and gently fold them together. Stop as soon as the streaks of flour disappear.
Fold in the squeezed zucchini, grated cheddar, and chopped green onions. Add a pinch of cracked black pepper if desired.
Pour the batter into the pan and bake for about 60 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Rest the loaf in the pan for 10 minutes to help the structure set before moving it to a wire rack for final cooling.

Notes

Ensure all your dairy ingredients, especially the egg and milk used for the quick buttermilk, are at room temperature. This prevents the melted butter from seizing when combined, ensuring a smooth, consistent batter. Always handle the batter gently; mixing until just combined is key to achieving that signature tender crumb common in quick breads.

Prep Time: 15 mins
Cook Time: 60 mins
Category: Quick Bread, Side Dish
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American