Description
Fresh zucchini, sharp cheddar cheese, and honey create a moist sweet and savory quick bread served with homemade jalapeño honey butter.
Ingredients
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- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter, melted and cooled
- 1/2 cup raw honey
- 2 large eggs
- 4 cups grated zucchini
- 8 ounces sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons diced jalapeño
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F and grease two loaf pans.
- Whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt together.
- Mix melted butter and honey, then whisk in eggs.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients until just moistened.
- Fold in zucchini and cheddar cheese.
- Divide batter between loaf pans.
- Bake 5 minutes at 400°F.
- Reduce heat to 350°F and bake 40 to 50 minutes until done.
- Mix softened butter, honey, and jalapeño to make flavored butter.
- Cool bread slightly, slice, and serve warm with jalapeño honey butter.
Notes
- Do not overmix the batter.
- Use freshly shredded cheddar cheese.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container.
- Freeze slices for longer storage.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 6
- Sodium: 260
- Fat: 20
- Saturated Fat: 12
- Unsaturated Fat: 7
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 28
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 8
- Cholesterol: 65