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Cozy Brown Butter Zucchini Bread Recipe with Toasted Walnut Streusel

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A quick and easy zucchini bread featuring nutty brown butter and a crunchy toasted walnut streusel, perfect for cozy fall mornings or snacks.

Ingredients

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  • 2 medium zucchinis, grated (about 2 cups)
  • 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, browned
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 3/4 cups (220g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 3/4 cup toasted walnuts, chopped (divided)
  • 1/4 cup packed brown sugar (for streusel)
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour (for streusel)

Instructions

  1. Grate 2 medium zucchinis using a box grater or food processor. Place shredded zucchini in a clean kitchen towel or cheesecloth and squeeze out excess moisture (about 5 minutes).
  2. In a light-colored skillet over medium heat, melt 1/2 cup unsalted butter. Stir frequently as it foams and milk solids brown, about 5 minutes, until nutty aroma and golden color develop. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
  3. In a large bowl, whisk together granulated sugar, brown sugar, and browned butter until combined. Add eggs one at a time, whisking well after each, then stir in vanilla extract.
  4. In a separate bowl, sift or whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt.
  5. Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients, folding gently with a spatula until just combined. Avoid overmixing.
  6. Fold in grated zucchini and half of the chopped toasted walnuts (about 3/8 cup).
  7. In a small bowl, mix brown sugar, flour, and remaining toasted walnuts (3/8 cup) for the streusel topping. Sprinkle evenly over the batter in the loaf pan.
  8. Pour batter into a greased 9×5-inch loaf pan and smooth the top.
  9. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 50-60 minutes. Check doneness with a toothpick; it should come out clean or with a few moist crumbs. Tent with foil if streusel browns too fast.
  10. Cool bread in pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.

Notes

Brown the butter slowly over medium heat in a light-colored pan to avoid burning and achieve a nutty flavor. Squeeze zucchini dry to prevent soggy bread. Toast walnuts in a dry skillet for 3-4 minutes until fragrant. Avoid overmixing the batter to keep the bread tender. Tent with foil if streusel browns too quickly. Let bread cool completely before slicing for best texture.

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