Description
Savory Zucchini Cheddar Chive Bread made with buttermilk, sharp cheddar, fresh chives and shredded zucchini. Moist, tender and perfect for brunch or dinner.
Ingredients
2 cups flour
2 tbsp sugar
1 1/2 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp salt
1 cup buttermilk
1 egg
1/4 cup melted butter
1 1/4 cup shredded old cheddar cheese
2 tbsp chopped fresh chives
1 cup shredded zucchini
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees and line a 9 x 5 loaf pan with parchment paper.
2. Whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, sugar and salt.
3. In another bowl whisk buttermilk and egg, then whisk in melted butter.
4. Add wet mixture to dry ingredients and gently combine without overmixing.
5. Fold in shredded cheddar, zucchini and chopped chives.
6. Pour into prepared pan and bake for 1 hour or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
7. Cool for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
Do not overmix the batter.
Gently squeeze excess moisture from zucchini.
Use sharp old cheddar for best flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
Keywords: Zucchini Cheddar Chive Bread, buttermilk quick bread, savory zucchini bread, cheese quick bread