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Zucchini Bread from Sourdough Discard

Ingredients

  • 1 cup sourdough discard straight from the fridge is fine
  • 1 1/2 cups grated zucchini about 1 medium zucchini
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or chocolate chips optional

Instructions

  • Preheat Your Oven and Prepare Loaf Pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x5 inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.
  • Drain the Zucchini: If your grated zucchini is very wet, you might want to squeeze out a little bit of the moisture using a clean kitchen towel or a few paper towels.
  • Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the sourdough discard, grated zucchini, eggs, vegetable oil, both sugars, and vanilla extract. Stir until well mixed.
  • Combine the Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
  • Combine Wet and Dry Mixtures: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring until just combined. If you're using walnuts or chocolate chips, fold them in at this stage.
  • Pour into Pan and Bake: Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan. Bake for 60-70 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  • Cool and Serve: Allow the bread to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes, then remove it from the pan and let it cool completely on a wire rack.

Notes

This sourdough discard zucchini bread is a delightful treat for breakfast, a snack, or dessert. Enjoy it plain, with a spread of butter, or even a smear of cream cheese. Happy baking!