Zucchini Buttermilk Bread

Ingredients

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon cardamom powder
• a pinch of salt
• 2 tablespoons chopped pistachios (optional (reserve some to sprinkle on top))
• 1 large egg (room temperature)
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 1/4 cup date syrup ((or honey or sugar))
• 1/2 cup grated zucchini ((you can go up to 1 cup))
• 1/4 cup buttermilk (room temperature (see notes))
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

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   --- Preheat and Prepare ---

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   Preheat and Prepare: Preheat the oven to 170°C. Grease and flour an 8x4-inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper for easy removal.

3. 3

   --- Prepare the batter ---

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   Prepare the batter: In a mixing bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cardamom or cinnamon powder, and a pinch of salt.

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   Prepare the batter: In a larger bowl, add the wet ingredients like egg, oil, date syrup or sugar, buttermilk or yoghurt and vanilla extract and whisk until combined.

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   Prepare the batter: Add the dry mixture into the wet mixture bowl and fold just until combined. Do not overmix. Some flour lumps are ok at this stage.

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   Prepare the batter: Fold in the grated zucchini and chopped nuts reserving some for topping. Do not overmix.

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   Prepare the batter: Use a rubber spatula to transfer the batter into the lined loaf pan. Make sure the loaf pan is only filled 2/3 its height. Sprinkle the reserved chopped nuts all over the top.

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   --- Bake ---

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    Bake for 35 to 50 minutes or until the centre passes the toothpick test. If your bread is browning too quickly, reduce the temperature and tent with foil.

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    Bake: Let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Turn out the bread onto wire racks to cool thoroughly. The best time to eat zucchini bread is the next day.

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    --- Serve and Store ---

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    Serve and Store: When it's cool, slice it up using bread knife and enjoy your homemade Zucchini Buttermilk Bread! It's great for snacking or as a delicious breakfast treat.

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    Serve and Store: Store the remaining zucchini bread slices in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 to 3 days or refrigerate for longer.