Rachel’s Zucchini and Walnut Bread

We’ve got several recipes for zucchini/courgette bread but Rachel says this version originally given to her by an American friend is the favourite. First published in Rachel Allen’s book ‘Bake’.

Rachel’s Zucchini and Walnut Bread

SERVES

20

PEOPLE

PREP TIME

15

MINUTES

COOKING TIME

75

MINUTES

Ingredients

  • 400g plain flour

  • 1 tsp bicarbonate of soda

  • ½ tsp baking powder

  • ½ tsp salt

  • pinch of salt

  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon

  • ¼ tsp freshly grated nutmeg

  • ¼ tsp ground cloves

  • 75g walnuts, chopped

  • 300g caster sugar

  • 100g Demerara sugar

  • 3 eggs, beaten

  • 200ml sunflower oil

  • 2 tsp vanilla extract

  • 380g zucchini grated (with skin left on)

  • 50g chopped walnuts for scattering on top of the breads

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