You know it’s zucchini season when your neighbors start crossing the street to avoid you—because they know you’re about to hand them another bushel of zucchini they don’t want! Well, here’s something you can do with two cups of grated zucchini. You’ll have to figure out how to dispense of the rest.
Zucchini bread is a classic, but when made with freshly milled flour, it takes on a whole new level of flavor and nutrition. The flour’s natural oils and nutrients, which are often lost in store-bought varieties, are preserved, giving the bread a tender crumb and a deep, rich flavor.
Ingredients:
- 2 cups freshly milled whole wheat flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup sugar or honey
- ½ cup vegetable oil or melted butter
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 cups grated zucchini
- ½ cup chopped nuts (optional)
- ½ cup raisins or chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×5 inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper for easy removal.
- Mix dry ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the whole wheat flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt until well combined.
- Blend wet ingredients: In another bowl, beat together the sugar (or honey), oil (or melted butter), eggs, and vanilla extract until the mixture is smooth and well blended.
- Combine wet and dry: Slowly add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, stirring until just combined. Be careful not to overmix, as this can result in a denser loaf.
- Fold in zucchini and extras: Gently fold the grated zucchini into the batter. If desired, add chopped nuts, raisins, or chocolate chips for extra texture and flavor.
- Bake the bread: Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan, spreading it evenly. Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the loaf comes out clean.
- Cool and enjoy: Allow the bread to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely. Slice and enjoy your fresh, homemade zucchini bread!
Whether you’re fueling a busy morning or craving a comforting snack, this stone‑ground zucchini bread delivers pure West Texas goodness in every slice. With simple pantry ingredients and our nutrient‑rich flour, you’ll taste the difference fresh milling makes.
