LEMONY SUMMER SQUASH BREAD

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Yum! This quick bread tastes just like lemon. No one would ever guess that it's made from a yellow squash. In fact, the yellow ribbons inside could easily be mistaken for zest. The squash gives the bread a moist texture and it bakes to a lovely golden brown. Try with a little lemon icing drizzle for a delicious dessert. A...

Provided by Susan Williams

Categories     Sweet Breads

Time 1h25m

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 c butter, melted
2 c sugar
1/4 c lemon juice, fresh
2 tsp lemon zest, grated
3 eggs
3 c all-purpose flour
1 tsp salt
1 tsp baking soda
1 tsp baking powder
2 1/2 c summer squash, grated

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.

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