1. {
“title”: “Homemade Zucchini Bread with Cheddar Twist”,
“summary”: “A moist, savory zucchini bread studded with sharp cheddar that bakes up beautifully in the oven or bread machine. Perfect for snacking, sandwiches, or serving alongside soup.”,
“yields”: “1 loaf (10 slices)”,
“prep_time”: “15 minutes”,
“cook_time”: “50 minutes”,
“total_time”: “1 hour 5 minutes”,
“ingredients”: [
“2 cups (250 g) all-purpose flour”,
“1 1/2 cups grated zucchini, squeezed dry”,
“1 cup shredded sharp cheddar, divided”,
“2 large eggs”,
“1/2 cup vegetable oil (or melted butter)”,
“1/2 cup granulated sugar (reduce to 1/3 cup for less sweet)”,
“1 tsp baking powder”,
“1/2 tsp baking soda”,
“1 tsp fine salt”,
“1 tsp garlic powder (optional)”,
“1 tbsp chopped chives or parsley (optional)”
],
“instructions”: [
“Oven method: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease or line a 9×5-inch loaf pan.”,
“Whisk eggs, oil, and sugar in a bowl until smooth; fold in the squeezed-dry zucchini.”,
“In a second bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and garlic powder.”,
“Add dry ingredients to wet and stir just until combined; do not overmix.”,
“Fold in 3/4 cup cheddar and herbs (if using). Spread batter in pan and top with remaining cheddar.”,
“Bake 45–55 minutes until a toothpick in the center comes out clean. Cool 10 minutes in pan, then transfer to a rack to cool before slicing.”,
“Bread machine (quick bread/cake cycle): Add eggs, oil, sugar, and zucchini to the pan; add dry ingredients on top. Sprinkle in 3/4 cup cheddar, reserving the rest.”,
“Select Quick Bread/Cake cycle (non-yeast). After mixing starts, scrape down sides if needed and sprinkle remaining cheddar on top. Let bake and cool