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Ultra Moist Lemon Poppy Seed Zucchini Bread with Crisp Crust

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A tender and zesty zucchini bread with a crisp crust, brightened by fresh lemon zest and poppy seeds. Perfect for summer baking and using up garden zucchini.

Ingredients

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  • 1 ½ cups (180g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
  • ½ cup (120ml) vegetable oil (can substitute with melted coconut oil)
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Zest of 2 medium lemons (about 2 tablespoons)
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1 cup (100g) shredded zucchini, squeezed dry
  • 2 tablespoons poppy seeds
  • 2 tablespoons turbinado sugar (or coarse sugar) for topping

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan with butter or non-stick spray and lightly dust with flour.
  2. Shred about 1 cup (100g) of zucchini using a box grater. Squeeze firmly to remove excess moisture.
  3. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  4. In a large bowl, whisk granulated sugar and vegetable oil until slightly combined. Add eggs one at a time, whisking after each until smooth.
  5. Stir in vanilla extract, lemon zest, and fresh lemon juice.
  6. Fold shredded zucchini and poppy seeds gently into the wet mixture.
  7. Slowly add dry ingredients to the wet bowl, folding just until incorporated. Do not overmix.
  8. Pour batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top. Sprinkle turbinado sugar evenly on top.
  9. Bake for 55-65 minutes, checking at 55 minutes with a toothpick. It should come out clean or with a few moist crumbs.
  10. Cool the bread in the pan for 15 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

Squeeze zucchini thoroughly to avoid soggy bread. Use fresh lemon zest for best flavor. Sprinkle turbinado sugar on top for a crisp crust. Tent with foil if crust browns too fast. Do not overmix batter to keep bread tender.

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Keywords: lemon zucchini bread, poppy seed bread, summer baking, moist zucchini bread, lemon zest bread, quick bread, garden zucchini recipe

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