Description
Enjoy the taste of summer with this Quick Zucchini Bread with Red Currants! This moist and flavorful bread is made easy with fresh zucchini and tangy red currants, perfect for breakfast, a snack, or dessert. Whip up this delightful treat in just over an hour, and savor each delicious slice!
Ingredients
1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
½ teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon cinnamon
2 large eggs
½ cup granulated sugar
½ cup brown sugar, packed
½ cup vegetable oil
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup grated zucchini
½ cup red currants (fresh or frozen)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.
- Prepare Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon. Set aside.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, beat the eggs. Add the granulated sugar, brown sugar, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract. Mix until well combined.
- Combine Ingredients: Gradually stir the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, mixing until just combined. Fold in the grated zucchini and red currants.
- Bake: Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top. Bake for 50-55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the zucchini bread to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely. Slice and enjoy!
Notes
You can use either fresh or frozen red currants for this recipe.
Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for up to a week.
For a gluten-free version, substitute the all-purpose flour with a gluten-free flour blend.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50-55 minutes
- Category: Quick Breads
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 10 servings
- Calories: 220 kcal per slice