Zucchini Bread with Lemon and Ginger

Posted by traci
September 5, 2008

Preheat oven to 375
Butter one 9 inch loaf pan or one 8X8 square glass pan and set aside.

Bread batter:
1 1/2 cups white flour
1 cup sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon dried ginger or 1 tablespoon freshly grated ginger
2 eggs
1/2 cup olive oil
1 1/2 cups grated zucchini
grated zest of one medium lemon
1/3 cup flax seeds (or other nuts if preferred)

Topping:
1 tablespoon sugar
1/4 teaspoon dried ginger or 1 teaspoon freshly grated ginger.
In a large bowl mix the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda and salt.  Set aside.

In a large mixer bowl beat the eggs, then add the olive oil.  Add the�
grated zucchini and lemon zest; beat until thoroughly combined. �
Gradually add the dry ingredients while the mixer is on low.  Finally add the flax seeds; beat until pale yellow and thoroughly combined.

Pour batter into prepared pan and top the loaf with the sugar mixture before putting into the oven.

Cook for approximately 50 minutes or until wooden toothpick comes out clean.

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