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Cozy Brown Butter Zucchini Bread Recipe with Walnuts and Cinnamon Swirl

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A moist and tender zucchini bread featuring nutty brown butter, a cozy cinnamon swirl, and crunchy toasted walnuts. Perfect for quick, comforting moments with simple pantry ingredients.

Ingredients

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  • 2 medium zucchinis, grated and lightly squeezed
  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, browned
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon (for swirl)
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon (mixed in batter)
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup chopped walnuts, toasted
  • 1/4 cup milk (whole or 2%)

Instructions

  1. Brown the butter: In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt 6 tablespoons unsalted butter. Stir frequently until it foams and turns golden with nutty brown flecks (about 5-7 minutes). Remove from heat and transfer to a heatproof bowl to cool slightly.
  2. Grate the zucchini using a box grater or food processor. Place grated zucchini in a clean kitchen towel or cheesecloth and squeeze gently to remove excess moisture.
  3. Mix dry ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking soda, 1/2 teaspoon baking powder, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1 teaspoon cinnamon.
  4. Combine sugars and eggs: In another bowl, whisk 3/4 cup granulated sugar, 1/4 cup brown sugar, and 2 large eggs until smooth and slightly fluffy. Stir in 1 teaspoon vanilla extract and 1/4 cup milk.
  5. Slowly pour the cooled brown butter into the wet mixture, whisking continuously to combine.
  6. Fold in dry ingredients and zucchini: Add the dry mix to the wet ingredients and gently fold until just combined. Then fold in the squeezed zucchini and 1/2 cup toasted chopped walnuts.
  7. Prepare cinnamon swirl: In a small bowl, mix 2 teaspoons cinnamon with 2 tablespoons sugar.
  8. Assemble the bread: Pour half the batter into the prepared 9×5 inch loaf pan. Sprinkle half of the cinnamon-sugar mixture evenly over the batter. Add the remaining batter on top, then sprinkle the rest of the cinnamon mixture in a swirl pattern using a knife or skewer.
  9. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 50-60 minutes. Check doneness by inserting a toothpick in the center; it should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
  10. Cool and serve: Let the bread cool in the pan for 15 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

Squeeze zucchini well to avoid soggy bread. Tent with foil if top browns too fast. Avoid overmixing to keep bread tender. For gluten-free, substitute flours as noted. For vegan, use flax eggs and dairy-free alternatives.

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