ZUCCHINI YEAST BREAD

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This recipe combines the texture of sweet dough bread and the flavor of zucchini bread. It's wonderful toasted for breakfast.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h

Yield 1 loaf.

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

1 tablespoon active dry yeast
1/2 cup warm water (110° to 115°)
1/3 cup warm whole milk (110° to 115°)
1/3 cup sugar
3 tablespoons butter, softened
3 tablespoons grated orange zest
1/2 teaspoon salt
1-1/2 cups shredded unpeeled zucchini
1/3 cup raisins
1-1/2 cups whole wheat flour
2 teaspoons ground cardamom
1-2/3 to 2-1/3 cups all-purpose flour

Steps:

In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Beat in the milk, sugar, butter, orange zest and salt. Beat in the zucchini, raisins, whole wheat flour, cardamom and enough all-purpose flour to form a soft dough., Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 6-8 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1-1/4 hours., Punch dough down; shape into a loaf. Place in a greased 9x5-in. loaf pan. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 45 minutes. , Bake at 375° for 40-45 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from pan to cool on a wire rack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 138 calories, Fat 3g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 6mg cholesterol, Sodium 100mg sodium, Carbohydrate 26g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 4g protein.