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Cozy Brown Butter Zucchini Bread Recipe with Crunchy Walnut Streusel

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A warm, nutty zucchini bread made with browned butter and topped with a crunchy walnut streusel, perfect for cozy occasions and simple indulgence.

Ingredients

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  • 1/2 cup (113g) unsalted butter, browned and cooled slightly
  • 3/4 cup (150g) granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup (50g) 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
  • 1 1/2 cups grated zucchini (about 1 medium zucchini), squeezed dry
  • For the Walnut Streusel Topping:
  • 1/2 cup (60g) chopped walnuts
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, cold and cut into small pieces

Instructions

  1. Brown the butter: In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter, swirling occasionally until it foams and turns golden brown with a nutty aroma (about 5 minutes). Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
  2. Prepare the zucchini: Grate the zucchini using a box grater. Place in a clean kitchen towel or cheesecloth and squeeze out as much moisture as possible.
  3. Mix wet ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the browned butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract until smooth and glossy (about 2 minutes).
  4. Combine dry ingredients: In another bowl, sift together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt.
  5. Fold dry into wet: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, folding gently with a spatula. Avoid overmixing.
  6. Add zucchini: Fold in the grated zucchini until evenly distributed.
  7. Make the walnut streusel: In a small bowl, combine chopped walnuts, brown sugar, flour, and cinnamon. Cut in the cold butter with a fork or fingertips until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  8. Assemble: Pour the batter into a greased or parchment-lined 9×5-inch loaf pan and sprinkle the walnut streusel evenly over the top.
  9. Bake: Place in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for 50 to 60 minutes. Check at 50 minutes with a toothpick; it should come out clean or with a few moist crumbs.
  10. Cool and serve: Let the bread cool in the pan for 15 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

Use medium or medium-low heat to brown butter and swirl pan often to prevent burning. Squeeze zucchini dry to avoid soggy bread. Fold batter gently to keep crumb tender. Tent with foil if streusel browns too quickly. Gluten-free and dairy-free substitutions available.

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