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Cozy Brown Butter Zucchini Bread Recipe with Cinnamon Streusel Topping

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A warm, comforting zucchini bread enhanced with nutty brown butter and topped with a crunchy cinnamon streusel. Perfect for cozy mornings or afternoon snacks.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup unsalted butter (225g), browned and slightly cooled
  • 1 ½ cups granulated sugar (300g)
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 2 cups grated zucchini (about 2 medium zucchinis, squeezed dry)
  • 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour (310g)
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg (optional)
  • ½ cup brown sugar (100g), packed
  • ½ cup all-purpose flour (60g)
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter (56g), cold and cubed

Instructions

  1. Brown the butter over medium heat in a light-colored saucepan until golden brown specks appear and a nutty aroma develops, about 10 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
  2. Grate the zucchini using a box grater and squeeze out excess moisture with a clean kitchen towel or paper towels, about 5 minutes.
  3. Whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg in a separate bowl, about 5 minutes.
  4. Beat the browned butter with sugar until well combined. Add eggs one at a time, beating after each addition, then mix in vanilla extract, about 5 minutes.
  5. Gradually add dry ingredients to wet mixture, stirring gently with a spatula until just combined. Fold in grated zucchini carefully to avoid overmixing, about 5 minutes.
  6. Prepare the cinnamon streusel by combining brown sugar, flour, and cinnamon in a small bowl. Cut in cold butter with a fork or pastry cutter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs, about 5 minutes.
  7. Pour batter into a greased or parchment-lined 9×5-inch loaf pan. Sprinkle cinnamon streusel evenly on top.
  8. Bake in a preheated 350°F (175°C) oven for 55-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  9. Let the bread cool in the pan for 15 minutes before transferring to a cooling rack to cool completely.

Notes

Use a light-colored pan to brown butter for better color control. Squeeze zucchini well to avoid sogginess. Avoid overmixing batter to keep bread tender. Tent with foil if streusel browns too quickly. For gluten-free, substitute flour with 1:1 gluten-free blend. For dairy-free, use browned coconut oil and vegan butter alternatives.

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Keywords: zucchini bread, brown butter, cinnamon streusel, easy bread recipe, cozy bread, quick zucchini bread, homemade bread

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