Pioneer Woman Lemon Zucchini Bread Recipe
The Pioneer Woman Lemon Zucchini Bread Recipe is a fresh and delicious homemade treat. It combines soft zucchini bread with bright lemon flavor.
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 2 eggs
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup grated zucchini
- ¼ cup milk
Optional Lemon Glaze:
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Instructions
Preheat the Oven
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a loaf pan with oil or butter. You can also line it with parchment paper for easy removal later.
Prepare the Zucchini
- Wash the zucchini and grate it using a box grater. Lightly squeeze out excess moisture using paper towels. This keeps the bread soft without becoming too wet.
Mix the Dry Ingredients
- In a medium bowl, add flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Whisk them together well so the ingredients spread evenly through the batter.
Mix the Wet Ingredients
- In a large bowl, whisk eggs and sugar until smooth. Add vegetable oil, vanilla extract, lemon zest and lemon juice. Mix everything until the texture becomes smooth.
Add the Zucchini
- Stir the grated zucchini into the wet mixture. Mix gently so the zucchini spreads evenly throughout the batter.
Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients
- Add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture. Pour in the milk and gently fold everything together. Mix until just combined. Do not overmix the batter.
Pour Batter into the Pan
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan. Use a spatula to spread it evenly. Tap the pan lightly on the counter to remove air bubbles.
Bake the Bread
- Place the loaf pan in the oven. Bake for about 50 minutes. The top should turn golden and a toothpick inserted in the center should come out clean.
Cool the Bread
- Remove the bread from the oven. Let it cool in the pan for about 10 minutes. Then transfer it to a cooling rack to cool completely.
Make the Lemon Glaze
- In a small bowl, mix powdered sugar with lemon juice. Stir until smooth. Drizzle this glaze over the cooled bread for extra lemon flavor.
Slice and Serve
- Once the glaze sets, slice the bread with a sharp knife. Serve it fresh with tea or coffee for a delicious homemade treat.
Notes
- Use fresh zucchini for the best moisture and flavor.
- Do not skip squeezing extra water from the zucchini.
- Fresh lemon juice gives better flavor than bottled juice.
- Avoid overmixing the batter to keep the bread soft.
- Let the bread cool fully before slicing for clean pieces.