November 7, 2013

Zucchini- Pistachio Quick Bread

This bread is so good and yes, so quick.  It starts with one basic batter:  flour, sugar, baking power and salt...



...and milk, eggs, vanilla and melted butter



...and it works with any and all flavorings. 

I'll be working my way through a number of variations, but today I made the Zucchini-Pistachio with the last of my zucchini from Wiley's Farm.   


Zucchini-Pistachio Quick Bread



Butter and flour a 9 x 5-inch loaf pan, tapping out any excess flour.  Melt 4 ounces unsalted butter and set aside to cool.  



9 oz (2 cups) unbleached all purpose flour
3/4 cup granulated sugar
1 Tbs baking powder
3/4 teaspoon table salt
1 teaspoon cinnamon
2/3 cup chopped pistachios

In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, salt and cinnamon.  Whisk until well blended.  Stir in pistachio nuts.


In medium bowl, combine
1/2 cup milk
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
-Whisk until blended.  
Add
1 1/2 cups shredded zucchini, squeezed very dry
Stir until blended.  



Pour the wet ingredients over the dry.  Add the melted, cooled butter


Using a silicone spatula, gently fold in the wet ingredients until blended.  Don't beat the batter up.  Scrape the batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly.  



Bake, rotating halfway through, until the top is golden and a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean, 50-55 minutes.  Let cool in the pan on a rack for 30 minutes.  Invert the bread onto a rack, remove the pan, turn bread right side up and let cool completely.  Yummy!!  Store tightly wrapped on the counter for up to two days and in the refrigerator for up to a week...if it lasts that long ;)



The next one I'm going to try is Blueberry-Ginger, made with Pure Michigan blueberries of course :)  Stay tuned...


4 comments:

  1. I'm surprised to see cinnamon and vanilla alongside zucchini, but if you're recommending it I'm sure it must be nice! Sweet yet savoury at the same time.

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  2. Hello Diane,
    My name is Uli. I live in Spring Branch, TX. I've been following your blog (silently) for quite some time and enjoy it immensely. So glad you continue to blog!
    Today I tried the quick bread recipe. It turned out great and I love it. I will cut thick slices and freeze them individually. Otherwise it wont last long. You’re right, it’s just that good!

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    1. Hi Uli! Thank you so much for visiting my blog. I'm glad you liked the Zucchini quick bread! It is pretty good, eh? :) I will blog as much as I can from Texas but will kick back in full swing once I return to Michigan in the Spring. I do love Texas, but I am done with the long, hot summers!

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  3. I love these quick breads and make many varieties. This recipe sounds like it is really good and I will give it a try. Also, comments are hidden on your tomato post. That is a lot of trays of tomatoes!

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