Sweet Summer Squash Bread

Summer squash is a versatile vegetable that can be used in both savory and sweet dishes. It adds moisture and a subtle sweetness to this delicious bread.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 75 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 12.

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Sweet Summer Squash Bread

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: American Courses: Bread, Breakfast, Dessert Recipe Keys: Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 15 min Cook Time 50 min Rest Time 10 min Total Time 1 hr 15 mins

Servings: 12 Calories: 2640

Best Season: Summer

Ingredients

Servings

• 2 cup Summer squash
• 2 cup All-purpose flour
• 1.5 cup Sugar
• 1 teaspoon Baking powder
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 1 teaspoon Cinnamon
• 0.5 teaspoon Nutmeg
• 2 Eggs
• 0.5 cup Vegetable oil
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 0.5 cup Walnuts
• 0.5 cup Raisins

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a loaf pan.
2. In a large bowl, combine the summer squash, eggs, sugar, oil, and vanilla extract. Mix well.
3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring until just combined.
5. Fold in the walnuts and raisins.
6. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
7. Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
8. Remove from the oven and let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes.
9. Transfer the bread to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing and serving.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 12

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 220kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 9g14%

Total Carbohydrate 32g11%

Sugars 16g

Protein 3g6%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.