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Bread machine zucchini bread couldn’t be easier! Just place all the ingredients for this simple quick bread into your machine and you’ll have a fragrant loaf of quick bread before you know it.
I’ve used a bread machine for years to bake up homemade sandwich bread for my family in a completely hands-off way. My old sunbeam bread machine was at least 20 years old, purchased second hand from a garage sale for $10. We definitly got our money’s worth and then some!
When I accidentally managed to knock it off the counter, I actually cried when the housing shattered on the floor. My baby was gone.
Now in the spring of 2020, bread machines are having a revival as everyone collectively bakes together…apart in their own kitchens. I had a hard time finding a replacement for my baby, but I happened upon a Zolrushi Supreme Bread Maker though it was pricey, I couldn’t pass it up. They’re supposed to be the best bread machine on the market, and I’m going to put it to good use baking several times per week.
I especially love that it bakes a horizontal loaf, which works better for “quick breads,” as well as larger 2-pound loaf breads. Vertical loaves like those made in the old-fashioned bread machine models can be a bit dense, since all the weight of the bread is pressing down on everything below. Horizontal loaf pans work better for zucchini bread and banana bread, but also for larger 2-pound loaves in general.
When I brought my new baby home, I set it on the counter next to fresh zucchini from the garden, and I knew right away what my first batch would be.
I’d honestly never made zucchini bread in a bread machine before. I’d always stuck with yeasted breads, but a new machine calls for a new adventure, and bread machine zucchini bread was quick and easy.
Ingredients for Bread Machine Zucchini Bread
The ingredients for zucchini bread in a bread machine are basically the same as any homemade zucchini quick bread. Place beaten eggs and vegetable oil on the bottom, then add in a layer of flour to separate the wet ingredients from the dry.
Pile sugar, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, allspice, and salt atop the flour island and you’re ready to bake. (Note that the zucchini is added later.)
Turn on the bread machine and select the “cake” or “quick bread” cycle. This varies based on the machine, and on some machines, the “quick” cycle is still for a yeast-leavened bread. Be sure you select the cycle that does not have a rise time, but rather just mixes the ingredients and then bakes.
Allow the dough to mix for a few minutes before adding the zucchini. My bread machine has a little buzzer that goes off after a few minutes to tell you it’s time to add in the mix-ins. Adding in the zucchini as a mixin gives a better-finished product, and allows you to check to make sure the flour is fully incorporated at that point (if it’s not, use a spatula to scrape down the sides of the pan).
If your bread machine doesn’t have a mix-in timer, or you want to do a time delay bake, or you simply just don’t want to fuss with it…go ahead and add the zucchini in with the wet ingredients. Beat the eggs together, add the oil, and then stir in the zucchini until it’s fully coated in the mixture. This will help it fully mix into the batter (rather than leaving clumps of zucchini).
(This recipe is adapted from the Zolrushi Supreme Bread Maker manual. The original recipe included nuts and candied orange peel, which you could add if it suits your fancy.)
Bread Machine Zucchini Bread
Equipment
Ingredients
- 3 Eggs, Beaten
- 1/2 cup Vegetable Oil
- 2 cups White Flour, All Purpose
- 2 tsp Baking Powder
- 1 tsp Baking Soda
- 3/4 cup Sugar
- 1/2 tsp Salt
- 1 tsp Cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp Allspice
- 2 cups Zucchini, shreaded
Instructions
- Place beaten eggs and vegetable oil into the bread pan of your bread machine.
- Add the flour over the top of the wet ingredients to create an "island" for the remaining dry ingredients to rest upon.
- Place the remaining dry ingredients on top of the flour (reserving the grated zucchini until later).
- Turn on the bread machine and select the "cake" or "quick bread" cycle. Check your manual to ensure you've chosen the cycle that's just mix and bake (without a rise time). Choose the crust darkness level that suits your tastes (pictured bread made with "medium" setting).
- Press start.
- Allow the bread to mix for a few minutes before adding grated zucchini. If your bread machine has an "add in's" alarm, add it then. If you'd like to do delayed bake, see notes on adding zucchini at the start.
- Close the bread machine and allow it to complete the cycle and bake the zucchini bread.
- When done, allow the bread to cool at least 10 minutes before tipping it out of the pan. Then let the bread cool completely on a cooling rack before cutting.
Notes
Flour Amounts
Be careful with the flour measurement here. To get the 240 grams of flour in this recipe, I'd suggest spooning your flour into the cup and leveling it. If you "scoop" the flour, you'll end up packing it into the cup and have quite a bit more than the recipe calls for. This may result in dry bread, which is not good for anyone!Note on Cook Time
The "quick bread" or "cake" cycles on bread machines vary. This bread was made with an 80 minute bake time. The standard cake cycle on my machine has 24 minutes to mix, 80 minutes to bake, and then 16 minutes to cool. The total time is 2 hours. If your machine varies more than slightly, us the "manual" mode if available.Adding Zucchini at the Start
If your bread machine doesn't have a mix in timer, or you want to do a time delay bake, or you simply just don't want to fuss with it...go ahead and add the zucchini in with the wet ingredients. Beat the eggs together, add the oil and then stir in the zucchini until it's fully coated in the mixture. This will help it fully mix into the batter (rather than leaving clumps of zucchini).Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
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I made this yesterday and I thought it tasted good, next time I will put 2 cups of zucchini for a moister bread. I live at high altitude, so I think more zucchini would be good.
I”m glad you liked it, Debbie!
I’m thinking the ones that came out dry probably scoped their flour directly out of the bag and it ended up being heavier that the 260 grams and therefore needed more moisture. Thank you for adding the grams also this really helps.
Also depending upon when the zucchini was added some machines may not get it all mixed together resulting in clumps.
I am finally going to try this in my bread machine I have a Breadman. I always cook the bread in the oven and takes so much more time mixing the ingredients. I am not going to squeeze out the water and see if it comes out too moist or too dry , I will make adjustments if necessary on the next loaf. Hope it comes out nice and moist. Thanks for the recipe.
How did it turn out Suzanne?
I made two loaves (had to send one to family in N.Y😊) I have to say, it came out perfect both time. The second time, I did tweak it a little by adding nutmeg, vanilla, ginger, & flax/chia seeds ABSOLUTELY MOIST & DELICIOUS!!
Yum! I love the addition of ginger, flax, and chia seeds! Thanks for sharing!
This recipe results in basically sweet sandwich bread with bits of zucchini in it, where as zucchini bread tends to be best when it comes out more like a rather dense and moist cake. If you want a good recipe, try mine:
3 Eggs
1/3 cup peanut oil (or your preferred oil)
1 cup 00 (baking) flour
1 cup wheat flour
1 tsp baking powder
1 tsp baking soda
(up to) 1 cup sugar, raw or brown sugar (start with 3/4 cup, add up to 1 cup if desired; can use white sugar, but it won’t have as much taste)
1/4 cup molasses
1 tsp salt
1 tsp cinnamon
1 tsp allspice
1 tsp nutmeg
1 tsp vanilla extract
(Optional) 1 tsp grated lemon zest
2 cups fresh grated zucchini
Have a good rubber spatula handy.
Set machine to medium darkness and set it to “Quick”.
Whisk the eggs and add them to the bread pan with the vegetable oil and molasses.
In another bowl, combine the flour, most of the sugar, then all of the salt, cinnamon, allspice, and nutmeg. Mix well and then add it to the bread pan on top of the liquid.
Turn on the bread machine and let the ingredients in the pan mix together. Scrape down the sides if needed. It should take very little time for all of these ingredients to mix into a relatively wet batter.
Once mixed, add the zucchini.
Once the zucchini is mixed in well, add the lemon zest, baking powder, baking soda, vanilla, and the remaining optional 1/4 cup of sugar. This can all be done before the beep to add additional ingredients.
Let the machine finish out the cycles and enjoy! When the cycles are done, just check to make sure it is fully baked. If not, set your machine to bake and change the setting to “light” for about 10 minutes or so.
Sometimes, I will also add chocolate chips (added with the last added ingredients). If using sweet or semi-sweet, use only up to 3/4 cups of sugar.
Let cool a bit before trying to remove. Scrape the loaf from the sides, and if you have a long rubber spatula, try to run it far enough to pull the bottom of the loaf off of the pan as well. If the bottom of your loaf sticks, you’re overbaking it a bit, or your pan my be scratched and in need of replacing. This is a sticky batter that will try to stick, but should come free in one piece from a decent breadmaker machine pan. Do NOT be tempted to add more oil.
Im trying this for the first time. A friend of mine gave me a giant zucchini and I thought bread for some reason. So far in the machine the ingredients are very moist. Unlike some peoples experience Im pretty sure this is going to be very moist. FYI using an Oster bread machine
Thanks for sharing your experience, Michael! I hope your zucchini bread turned out wonderful!
Easy and looking delicious too. Which flour goes perfect for this bread, AP or bread?
Hi there. The recipe calls for all-purpose flour.
Finally a perfect recipe for my bread machine. Thank you so much!!!!
You’re welcome, Ed!
Mine came out really dry as well, and I followed the recipe – I even added slightly more zucchini. It doesn’t really taste like zucchini bread, just tastes like overcooked bread 🙁
I’m sorry that happened. I don’t know what could have gone wrong.
I tried the zucchini bread bread machine recipe and it turned out very dry. I followed the directions. Do you have any idea why the bread is do dry?
Hmm… zucchini quick breads are typically fairly moist since the squash contains a lot of water content, so I’m not sure what could have gone wrong.
For moisture another cup of zucchini and forget about. bada bing, bada boom.