Tender Courgette and Lemon Bread
This tender courgette and lemon bread is a delicious and easy-to-make loaf that is perfect for breakfast, lunch, or a snack. The courgettes add a moistness and sweetness to the bread, while the lemon juice gives it a bright and tangy flavor. This bread is also a great way to use up any leftover courgettes from your garden. Be sure to grate them with their skin on, as that's where most of the flavor is hiding. Serve the bread with your favorite toppings, such as butter, jam, or honey. Enjoy!
The history of courgette bread is a bit murky, but it is thought to have originated in the United States in the early 1900s. One theory is that it was invented by a resourceful homemaker who was looking for a way to use up some leftover courgettes. Another theory is that it was created by a baker who was trying to find a new and innovative way to use courgettes in bread. Whatever its origins, courgette bread quickly became a popular breakfast and snack food, and it remains so today. Courgette bread is a simple and easy-to-make bread that is perfect for novice bakers. It is also a very versatile bread that can be made with a variety of different ingredients. For example, you can add nuts, seeds, fruits, or even chocolate chips to the batter. Courgette bread can also be baked in different shapes and sizes. For example, you can make it in a loaf pan, a bundt pan, or even in muffin tins. No matter how you make it, courgette bread is a delicious and nutritious bread that is perfect for any occasion. So next time you have some leftover courgettes, be sure to give this recipe a try.
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Prep time: 15 | Cook time: 60 | Serves: 8
Ingredients
  • 1 1/2 cups plain flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 cup grated courgettes
  • 1/2 cup lemon juice
Instructions
  1. Preheat the oven to 180°C (160°C fan/gas 4).
  2. Grease and line a 2lb loaf tin.
  3. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, and sugar.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the oil, eggs, courgettes, and lemon juice.
  5. Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and mix until just combined.
  6. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf tin and bake for 55-60 minutes, or until a skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
  7. Leave to cool in the tin for 10 minutes before turning out onto a wire rack to cool completely.
Why It Works
  • The combination of courgettes and lemon juice gives this bread a moist and flavorful crumb.
  • The vegetable oil helps to keep the bread moist and tender.
  • The baking soda and salt help to give the bread a light and fluffy texture.
  • The lemon zest adds a bright and tangy flavor to the bread.
  • The courgettes are grated with their skin on, which gives the bread a beautiful green color.