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Grandma Pearl’s Zucchini Bread

October 13, 2014

It must be that time of year again because my parents keep showing up on my doorstep bearing zucchini by the armload. The neighbor lady brings it to their back door when she harvests extra. We like to make this casserole called Zucchini Italiano which really has no Italian ingredients in it except for tomatoes and possibly some oregano? But it makes for a hearty meal here at House Of Hipsters and resides in the church cookbook with my name beside it. I also make my grandmother’s Zucchini Bread recipe. A recipe I’ve eaten for years and years. A recipe I now make for my children that makes them squeal with glee. Today, I’ve decided to share it with you.

Zucchini bread recipe

I will always remember Grandma Pearl sitting at her kitchen table peeling some sort of vegetable or fruit. Apples, kolrabi, potatoes, beets, carrots. You get the idea. Paring knife in one hand, peeler in the other. She was an incredible cook. Give her a basket of random ingredients and she’d turn into some yummy casserole. After dinner, you’d get whooped in euchre, hearts, spades or sheep’s head…really any game involving cards. You wouldn’t stand a chance. She played for money and for blood, and she’d never let you cheat, no matter how sweet and innocent you’d look at her.

grandma pearl's zucchini bread

 

Whenever I bake this recipe, I love the smell in my home. The scent of vanilla and cinnamon hangs in the air. I smile a lot. I hope she’s looking down and me…proud I’m keeping her tradition of baking in the family. The dude and Maus like to help pour and mix the ingredients. I hope to pass this tradition on to them one day.

YIELDS 2 -3 LOAVES (depending on pan size)

INGREDIENTS

4 eggs
1 cups vegetable oil
2 cups Sugar
3 cups grated zucchini (well drained)
1 tsp vanilla (I always add extra…like a lot extra)
3 cups flour
1 tsp soda
1 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
1-1/2 tsp cinnamon (I add extra here as well)

Optional 1/2 cup walnuts

 

DIRECTIONS

Mix all ingredients in a bowl and beat.

Pour in pans and sprinkle with sugar and cinnamon. (I always forget to do this…don’t, it’s the tastiest part!)

Bake for 325° for 1 hour.

Easy peasy.

 

Zucchini bread recipe

Will ya look at the size of that GIGANTIC zucchini! The neighbor lady knows what she’s doing folks. I think she rubs them with a diaper and sings them lullabies at night. Only serious love grows a giant of such proportions. Like I said, we eat boatloads of Zucchini Italiano! So it’s not the prettiest thing to make, hence the lack of stylize photos in this post, but the end result is completely worth it.

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Kyla Herbes is an interior designer and home decor content creator based in Chicago. She shares daily doses of home decor, corners of her home, interior styling tips, and will inspire you to do it yourself. House Of Hipsters has been featured in Architectural Digest, Apartment Therapy, House Beautiful, HGTV, The Huffington Post, Refinery29, Rue Magazine, and Style Me Pretty Living. Kyla has also made appearances on BravoTV and WGN TV and was named a Better Homes and Gardens Style Maker 3 years in a row.

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    Margaret
    October 13, 2014

    That is one ginormous veg. The bread looks yummy. My grandmother grew kolorabi too. The first crunch of it always reminds me of her.

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      Margaret
      October 13, 2014

      I’m always amazed at just how large this woman can grow her zucchinis! Thanks for stopping by Margaret!

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    laura irion
    October 13, 2014

    I made zucchini bread this week too– can’t get enough! I substitute applesauce for half of the vegetable oil so I can pretend it’s healthier. #kindbodychallenge right?! I’ll have to try your recipe next. 😉

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      laura irion
      October 13, 2014

      Yes, this bread does not really fit into the #kindbodychallenge =) Tell me how you like it if you try it!

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    Chaney
    October 13, 2014

    This looks delicious! I’ve never made zucchini bread – but I love to eat it! I’ll have to try this!

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      Chaney
      October 13, 2014

      Hi Chaney! I was just having this discussion with a couple girls from work. One had never had it either. She asked if it was better than banana bread…we all agreed hands down, YES! Try it out and let me know what you think! Thanks for stopping by!

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    Kitty
    October 16, 2014

    I loved seeing the pic of your grandma and the memories that yiu have of her. Isn’t it wonderful how recipes and smells remind us so lovingly of our loved ones? The zucchini bread sounds wonderful!

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      Kitty
      October 16, 2014

      Hi Kitty, thank you for stopping by. That picture of my grandmother is my favorite. She gave it to me when she was in the nursing home and I cherished it. She reminds me of a little doll. And yes, it’s wonderful to be instantly transported by a smell or sound. Very comforting =)

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    Vickie
    October 16, 2014

    I love zucchini bread! Your recipe is a bit different than mine, so I am going to try yours also! Of course, I have to frost mine with a nice cream cheese frosting! 🙂 Aren’t baking smells the best – especially in the autumn. When the air turns crisp outside and suddenly the house seems warm and snug, nothing smells better than baked apples or pumpkin with the lingering tones of vanilla, cinnamon and nutmeg! Sigh…

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      Vickie
      October 16, 2014

      I know! I love it! And you had me at cream cheese lady! OMG, I’ll bet that is divine! Might have to whip some of that up when I make my pumpkin roll!

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    Amanda @ Dwelling in Happiness
    October 16, 2014

    YUM!! And, I totally grew zucchini’s this to that exact size!! I seriously them growing out of my ear – I had like 15 that size!! You better believe I gave them away to people too, AND still have 15 cups of shredded zucchini in my freezer. 🙂 Pinning!

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    Leigha @ The Yooper Girl
    October 17, 2014

    This is almost the exact same as MY grandma’s recipe! Try adding a tbsp of orange zest next time. SUCH incredible flavor!!

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    heather @french press
    October 22, 2014

    that is one HUGE zucchini, and zucchini bread is always a classic

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    Amanda @ The Kolb Corner
    October 24, 2014

    Some of my best memories are of baking with my grandma. I love my zucchini bread with nutmeg and chocolate chips. YUM! Thanks for sharing at Merry Monday!

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      Amanda @ The Kolb Corner
      October 25, 2014

      Oh Amanda, I might have to add chocolate chips to my next batch! hat sounds pretty tasty!

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    Maria
    October 26, 2014

    Your zucchini bread looks beautiful and sounds delicious! Family recipes that bring back memories are always the best! 🙂

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      Maria
      October 26, 2014

      Thanks for stopping by Maria!

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    Joanne T Ferguson
    October 26, 2014

    G’day! Thanks for sharing at our #SayGdayParty! Please make sure to revisit if you haven’t already and say G’day to the hosts and someone else at the party! Cheers! Joanne @ What’s On The List Pinned

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