Zucchini Bread
Ingredients:
For the Zucchini Bread:
2 cups grated zucchini, drained
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup almond flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
For the Orange Glaze:
1 cup powdered sugar
Zest of one orange
2-3 tablespoons fresh orange juice
Instructions:
1. Preheat and Prepare:
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a standard loaf pan.
2. Grate and Drain Zucchini:
Grate the zucchini and place it in a fine-mesh sieve. Squeeze out excess moisture from the zucchini.
3. Mix Dry Ingredients:
In a large bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, almond flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
4. Mix Wet Ingredients:
In another bowl, whisk together melted butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar, eggs, vanilla extract, and Greek yogurt until well combined.
5. Combine Wet and Dry:
Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and gently fold until just combined. Do not overmix.
Fold in the grated and drained zucchini.
6. Bake:
Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan. Bake for 50-60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Allow the zucchini bread to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.
7. Make the Orange Glaze:
In a bowl, whisk together powdered sugar, orange zest, and enough fresh orange juice to achieve a pourable consistency.
8. Glaze the Zucchini Bread:
Once the zucchini bread has cooled, drizzle the orange glaze over the top.
9. Serve:
Slice and serve the Michelin-star Zucchini Bread at room temperature.
Optional Tips:
Add a handful of chocolate chips, chopped nuts, or dried fruits to the batter for added texture.
For an extra touch of elegance, garnish the glazed zucchini bread with edible flowers or a sprinkle of finely chopped pistachios.