Lemony Summer Squash Bread Food

LEMON POPPY SEED SUMMER SQUASH BREAD RECIPE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 325 degrees Fahrenheit. Grease or line two loaf pans; set aside.
• Place the melted butter, sugar, lemon juice and zest, almond flavor and vanilla extract in a large mixing bowl. Cream together until fluffy and light in color, about 1 to 2 minutes.
• Add the eggs one at a time, allowing each egg to fully incorporate into the mixture before adding another.
• Evenly sprinkle the salt, baking soda, and baking powder over the top of the mixture. Mix well.
• Working in batches, add the flour a 1/2 cup at a time; mix in entirely between additions. Fold in the squash and poppy seeds. Divide the batter between the prepared loaf pans. Bake for 1 hour, until a toothpick inserted into the middle of the loaf comes out clean.

LEMON SUMMER SQUASH BREAD

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 325 degrees.
• Grease and flour 2 regular loaf pans or 4 mini pans.
• Mix butter, sugar, lemon juice, lemon zest and vanilla until well blended.
• Add eggs one at a time and once all are incorporated beat for 2-3 minutes until light and fluffy.
• Sift flour, salt, baking powder and baking soda. Add dry ingredients to wet mixture and mix thoroughly.
• Add squash and stir just to blend.
• Pour into prepared pans and bake at 325 degrees for 45 minutes for small loaf pans or 1 hour for regular size loaf pans.
• Allow the pan to cool; remove the bread and place top down on a serving plate (makes for a nice presentation for the glaze and lemons).
• Make the Roasted Lemons
• Cook lemon slices in a medium saucepan of boiling water 2 minutes to remove bitterness. Drain and pat dry.
• Gently toss lemon slices with sugar, and 1 Tbsp. oil in a medium bowl. Spread out on a parchment-lined baking sheet and bake until lemons are no longer wet and only slightly colored, 15-20 minutes. Let cool.
• Make the Glaze
• Combine the melted butter and powdered sugar and stir until smooth; add the lemon juice and lemon zest and stir to combine.
• Add water or milk if necessary to get the right consistency.
• Pour the glaze over the top; covering it completely and letting excess dribble down the sides.
• Arranged sweet, roasted lemons on top.
• Serve warm or at room temperature.

LEMONY SUMMER SQUASH BREAD

Steps:

• 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Prepare two loaf pans with non-stick spray. In a bowl, combine the dry ingredients.
• 2. Combine sugar, lemon juice, and lemon zest in a large mixing bowl. If you use medium to large lemons, two will do.
• 3. Add melted butter, and mix well. Add eggs one at a time, beating well until batter is light and fluffy.
• 4. Then slowly add dry ingredients to wet ingredients, barely combining into a batter.
• 5. Drain liquid from the grated squash, but do not squeeze dry.
• 6. Add to batter; do not over mix.
• 7. Divide batter between two prepared loaf pans.
• 8. Bake for one hour, until toothpick inserted comes out clean.

SUMMER SQUASH BREAD

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
• In a large bowl, use an electric mixer to beat the eggs until fluffy. Beat in the sugar, oil, and vanilla. Gradually mix in the flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Fold in the squash. Transfer to the prepared baking dish.
• Bake 45 minutes in the preheated oven, until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean.

ZUCCHINI FRITTERS WITH LEMONY SOUR CREAM

Steps:

• Trim and coarsely shred zucchini into a large bowl. Add 1 teaspoon salt; toss to coat. Let stand, stirring occasionally, 10 minutes. Meanwhile, beat together egg, green onions, and pepper in another bowl.
• Transfer zucchini to a clean kitchen towel; squeeze to remove as much liquid as possible. Stir zucchini and flour into egg mixture.
• Heat a griddle or extra-large cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat. Add oil; brush or swirl to coat pan. Drop mixture in 6 mounds onto the hot griddle, then flatten slightly with a spatula. Cook, turning halfway through, until golden brown on both sides, 5 to 7 minutes.
• For lemony sour cream, whisk sour cream, lemon zest, lemon juice, garlic, and remaining pinch of salt together in a small bowl. Sprinkle with zest and pepper; serve with fritters.

ELLA BELLA'S HEALTHY SUMMER SQUASH BREAD

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 325*.
• Grease two 9 x 5 loaf pans, spray olive oil is a healthy choice.
• Beat eggs until foamy.
• Stir in wet ingredients: sugar, summer squash, oil, applesauce and vanilla.
• Sift together dry ingredients: flour, wheat flour, salt, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves.
• Gradually add to wet ingredients.
• Fold in raisins and optional nuts.
• Pour into prepared pans.
• Bake for 60 - 80 minutes, or until tooth pick inserted in center comes out clean.
• Cool for 10 minutes on cooling rack, then remove from pans.
• Cool completely on rack before slicing.