Abbys Super Zucchini Loaf Recipe
- 4 c. grated zucchini (about 3 zucchinis) (shred with a medium-sized shredder)
- 11/4 tsp salt, divided use
- Canola cooking spray
- 21/4 c. unbleached flour (plus extra to flour pans)
- 2 tsp baking soda
- 1 Tbsp. grnd cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp grnd nutmeg
- 2 x Large eggs
- 2 x egg whites (or possibly 1/4 c. egg substitute)
- 1 c. granulated sugar
- 1/3 c. canola oil
- 1/3 c. maple syrup
- 1/3 c. fat-free lowfat sour cream (light or possibly regular can also be used)
- 1 Tbsp. vanilla extract
- 3/4 c. minced macadamia nuts (pecans or possibly walnuts can also be used)
- 1.
- Sprinkle zucchini with 1 tsp.
- of the salt and place on a dinner plate.
- Mix it with your hands to distribute the salt.
- Place a heavy saucepan on top of the zucchini and let it sit for 20 min (to give it time to release some of its water).
- 2.
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Lightly coat 2 loaf pans (8-by-4 inch)
- generously with canola cooking spray.
- Then lightly coat each with flour.
- 3.
- In medium bowl, stir together the flour, baking soda, spices and remaining 1/4 tsp.
- salt; set aside.
- 4.
- In mixing bowl, beat Large eggs and egg whites on medium speed for about 3 min.
- Add the sugar, a little bit at a time, and beat for exactly 5 min.
- 5.
- While mixer is still running, slowly pour in the canola oil, maple syrup and lowfat sour cream.
- 6.
- Empty zucchini into a colander and squeeze with your hands to release any other water.
- 7.
- Add in vanilla and zucchini to the batter, then beat in the dry ingredients on low speed, just till mixed (don't overmix).
- Mix in the nuts and pour batter into the prepared pans.
- 8.
- Bake for 1 hour or possibly till a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Remove to a rack to cold for 10 min.
- Remove bread from pans and cold on a rack completely.
zucchini, salt, cooking spray, unbleached flour, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, eggs, egg whites, sugar, canola oil, maple syrup, sour cream, vanilla, nuts
Taken from cookeatshare.com/recipes/abbys-super-zucchini-loaf-62145 (may not work)