Zucchini Cheddar Bread

Recipe by Terri McCarty, Hamilton, Ohio
First place, Quick Breads (Vegetable Bread loaf), 2019

Baking temperature: 350º F
Baking time: 55 - 60 minutes
Yield: 8 slices

Ingredients

• 3 cups all-purpose King Arthur Flour
• 4 tsp. baking powder
• 1 tsp. salt
• ½ tsp. baking soda
• 1 cup coarsely shredded zucchini
• ¾ cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
• ¼ cup chopped scallions
• 3 tbsp. chopped fresh parsley
• 1 tbsp. snipped fresh dill
• 2 large eggs
• 1 cup buttermilk
• 4 tbsp. warm melted unsalted butter

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350° F.
2. Position the rack in the center of the oven.
3. Grease a 9” x 5” loaf pan.
4. Whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt and baking soda.
5. Add and toss to separate and coat the flour with zucchini, cheddar cheese, scallions, parsley, dill.
6. Whisk together in another bowl the eggs, buttermilk and melted butter.
7. Add this to the flour mixture and mix until the dry ingredients are moist. Do not over mix and the batter should not be smooth.
8. Cook for 55-60 minutes or until the center comes out clean with a toothpick.
9. Let cool for 5-10 minutes before unfolding and letting cool completely on the rack.