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Lemon Poppy Seed Zucchini Bread

Chef Taha Ayad's Recipe Lemon Poppy Seed Zucchini Bread with sliced loaf and lemon
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A soft, bright Lemon Poppy Seed Zucchini Bread made with shredded zucchini, lemon zest, lemon juice, poppy seeds, and instant lemon pudding mix for a moist citrus crumb.

Ingredients

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  • Nonstick baking spray
  • 2-4 large eggs
  • 1 1/4 cups milk
  • 1/2-1 cup vegetable oil
  • 3 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 2-4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1-1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
  • 1 3.4-ounce package instant lemon pudding mix
  • 1/2-1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2-1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 cups shredded zucchini
  • 3 tablespoons to 1/4 cup poppy seeds
  • 2 teaspoons to 1 tablespoon lemon zest

Instructions

  1. Spray two large loaf pans or six mini loaf pans with nonstick baking spray, then line the bottoms with parchment paper.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, sugar, instant lemon pudding mix, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Stir well so the leaveners and pudding mix are evenly distributed.
  3. In a separate small mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, vegetable oil, and lemon juice until smooth.
  4. Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and stir gently until the flour is mostly moistened. Do not overmix.
  5. Add the shredded zucchini, poppy seeds, and lemon zest. Fold just until combined.
  6. Divide the batter evenly among the prepared pans.
  7. Bake at 325°F for 50-55 minutes for two 9×5-inch loaf pans, or 30-35 minutes for six 5×3-inch mini loaf pans. The tops should feel set and a tester inserted near the center should come out with a few moist crumbs, not wet batter.
  8. Cool the loaves in the pans for 10 minutes, then remove them to wire racks and cool before slicing.

Notes

  1. Do not squeeze the zucchini completely dry unless it is extremely wet. The bread needs some moisture from the zucchini.
  2. Use finely shredded zucchini for the most even texture.
  3. Let the bread cool before slicing so the crumb can settle properly.
  4. For a stronger lemon flavor, use the higher amount of lemon zest.

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