Zucchini Bread, Pumpkin Style

Ingredients and Weight:

• All-purpose flour: 2 cups (240g)
• Baking powder: 1 teaspoon
• Baking soda: 1/2 teaspoon
• Ground cinnamon: 1 teaspoon
• Ground nutmeg: 1/4 teaspoon
• Salt: 1/4 teaspoon
• Granulated sugar: 1 cup (200g)
• Brown sugar: 1/2 cup (100g)
• Vegetable oil: 1/2 cup (120ml)
• Eggs: 2 large
• Vanilla extract: 1 teaspoon
• Grated zucchini: 2 cups (240g)
• Canned pumpkin puree: 1 cup (240g)
• Walnuts, chopped (optional): 1 cup (120g)

Preparation Time:

• 15 minutes

Cooking Time:

• 50-60 minutes

Difficulty Level:

• 1 (Simple)

Preparation Method Steps:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x13 inch baking pan.
2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the granulated sugar, brown sugar, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla extract.
4. Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and mix until just combined. Do not overmix.
5. Fold in the grated zucchini, pumpkin puree, and walnuts (if using).
6. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
7. Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes before inverting it onto a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutritional Information:

• Calories: 250
• Fat: 10g
• Carbohydrates: 40g
• Protein: 5g

Dish Characteristics:

• Moist and flavorful
• Pumpkin spice flavor
• Perfect for breakfast or brunch
• Can be served warm or cold

User Comments:

• "This bread is so delicious! It has the perfect blend of pumpkin and zucchini flavors."
• "I love the moist and tender texture. It's hard to resist having a second piece."
• "The pumpkin spice flavor is so comforting. It's a great way to start my day."

Special Precautions and Tips:

• To grate the zucchini, use the large holes on a box grater.
• If you don't have canned pumpkin puree, you can use fresh pumpkin puree instead.
• To make your bread gluten-free, use gluten-free flour instead of all-purpose flour.
• To add a crunchy topping, sprinkle some chopped nuts or sunflower seeds on top of the batter before baking.