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Gluten-Free Lemon Zucchini Bread with Polenta Crunch

Close-up of a moist slice of Gluten-Free Lemon Zucchini Bread topped with coarse sugar crystals.
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A moist, flavorful gluten-free quick bread featuring fresh zucchini and bright lemon zest, topped with a slight crunch from polenta.

Ingredients

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  • 1 3/4 cups gluten-free all-purpose flour blend (with xanthan gum)
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Zest of 2 lemons
  • 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
  • 1 1/2 cups grated zucchini, squeezed dry
  • 1/4 cup fine cornmeal or polenta (for topping)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×5 inch loaf pan with gluten-free flour.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the gluten-free flour blend, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon. Set aside.
  3. In a large bowl, cream the softened butter and sugar together until light and fluffy.
  4. Beat in the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract, lemon zest, and lemon juice.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined. Do not overmix.
  6. Fold in the squeezed, grated zucchini by hand.
  7. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan. Sprinkle the top evenly with the fine cornmeal or polenta.
  8. Bake for 50 to 60 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
  9. Let the bread cool in the pan for 15 minutes before turning it out onto a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

  • Squeeze excess moisture from the grated zucchini using a clean kitchen towel or paper towels; this prevents a gummy texture.
  • If your gluten-free flour blend does not contain xanthan gum, add 1/2 teaspoon to the dry ingredients.
  • For a dairy-free option, substitute the butter with 1/2 cup of neutral oil like canola or melted coconut oil.

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