Cheesy Zucchini Bread

Step 1

Use a standard box grater to grate the zucchini. Measure out 2 cups, place in bowl, sprinkle with salt, use fingers to disperse. Leave for 20 minutes.

Step 2

Squeeze handfuls to remove excess water and place zucchini in a bowl. Set aside.

Step 3

Preheat oven to 180°C / 350°F (all oven types).

Step 4

Butter and line a loaf pan (Note 3)

Step 5

Place Dry ingredients in a bowl. Whisk to combine.

Step 6

Place Wet Ingredients in a bowl. Whisk to combine.

Step 7

Make a well in the centre of the Dry ingredients. Pour in Wet. Mix quickly until flour is incorporated (Note 4).

Step 8

Quickly stir through zucchini.

Step 9

Spread 1/3 of the batter in the loaf pan. Top with 4 slices of cheese.

Step 10

Spread with batter, top with 4 slices of cheese, then finish with remaining batter. Smooth top.

Step 11

Bake for 50 minutes or until a skewer inserted into the centre comes out clean.

Step 12

Optional: Brush top with a bit of melted butter.

Step 13

Cool in the pan for 10 minutes then transfer to rack to cool. Cool for at least 20 minutes before slicing.

Step 14

Store in a container (Note 5 for humid weather warning!)