Best Summer Squash Bread Recipes

SUMMER SQUASH BREAD AND BUTTER PICKLES

Steps:

• Toss together yellow squash, zucchini, and onions with 1/4 cup canning salt and crushed ice in a large bowl. Press a plate directly onto vegetables and place a 5-pound weight on top (a bag of sugar in a sealed plastic bag works well). Let stand at room temperature 4 hours.
• Sterilize jars and lids .
• Bring vinegar, syrup, water, mustard seeds, allspice, celery seeds, and remaining 1 1/2 teaspoons canning salt to a boil in a 3-quart saucepan, then simmer, uncovered, 10 minutes.
• Cut a lengthwise slit in each chile (don't cut all the way through), then add chiles to pickling liquid and continue to simmer 1 minute.
• Drain jars upside down on a clean kitchen towel 1 minute, then invert.
• Drain vegetables in a colander set over a bowl to catch liquid, then pack into jars, tucking a chile pepper into side of each jar. Fill jars with pickling liquid, leaving 1/4 inch of space at top, then run a thin knife between vegetables and jar to eliminate air bubbles.
• Seal, process, and store filled jars , boiling pickles in jars 20 minutes.
• Let pickles stand in jars at least 1 week for flavors to develop.

YELLOW SUMMER SQUASH BREAD

Steps:

• Combine the Flour, Baking Powder, Baking Soda, Salt and Cinnamon in a Medium bowl.
• Combine the Eggs, Sugar, Oil and Vanilla in a separate LARGE bowl.
• Beat well. ( I use a hand mixer).
• Stir in the Shredded Yellow Summer Squash.
• Add the dry ingredients to the Squash mixture.
• Stir until moistened.
• Pour or spoon into a greased and floured loaf pan.
• Bake at 350 degrees F for 50 minutes or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean.
• Cool for about 10 to 15 minutes and remove from pan.

SWEET SUMMER SQUASH BREAD

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease two 9x5-inch loaf pans.
• Mix flour, sugar, squash, oil, pineapple, nuts, eggs, vanilla extract, cinnamon, baking soda, salt, and baking powder together in a bowl; pour into prepared loaf pans.
• Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted in the middle comes out clean, about 1 hour. Cool bread for 10 minutes in pan before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

LEMONY SUMMER SQUASH BREAD

Steps:

• 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Prepare two loaf pans with non-stick spray. In a bowl, combine the dry ingredients.
• 2. Combine sugar, lemon juice, and lemon zest in a large mixing bowl. If you use medium to large lemons, two will do.
• 3. Add melted butter, and mix well. Add eggs one at a time, beating well until batter is light and fluffy.
• 4. Then slowly add dry ingredients to wet ingredients, barely combining into a batter.
• 5. Drain liquid from the grated squash, but do not squeeze dry.
• 6. Add to batter; do not over mix.
• 7. Divide batter between two prepared loaf pans.
• 8. Bake for one hour, until toothpick inserted comes out clean.

ELLA BELLA'S HEALTHY SUMMER SQUASH BREAD

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 325*.
• Grease two 9 x 5 loaf pans, spray olive oil is a healthy choice.
• Beat eggs until foamy.
• Stir in wet ingredients: sugar, summer squash, oil, applesauce and vanilla.
• Sift together dry ingredients: flour, wheat flour, salt, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves.
• Gradually add to wet ingredients.
• Fold in raisins and optional nuts.
• Pour into prepared pans.
• Bake for 60 - 80 minutes, or until tooth pick inserted in center comes out clean.
• Cool for 10 minutes on cooling rack, then remove from pans.
• Cool completely on rack before slicing.

BLUEBERRY SUMMER SQUASH BREAD

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x5-inch bread pan.
• Whisk squash, honey, blueberry syrup, oil, egg, and vanilla extract together in a bowl. Mix all-purpose flour, whole wheat flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt together in a separate bowl; add blueberries and walnuts. Stir flour mixture into squash mixture just until combined; pour into prepared bread pan.
• Bake in the preheated oven until the top is brown and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, about 1 hour.

SUMMER SQUASH BREAD PUDDING WITH FETA

Steps:

• Slice the bread about 3/4 inch thick. If the bread is not stale, toast it lightly. Cut 1 of the garlic cloves in half and rub each slice of bread with the cut side of the garlic. Then cut the bread into 1-inch dice, place in a bowl and toss with 1 cup of the milk. Refrigerate for 1 hour, tossing every once in a while. Mince the remaining garlic and set aside.
• While the bread is soaking, place the grated squash in a colander and salt generously. Toss and let sit in the colander in the sink for 15 minutes, then squeeze out water.
• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Oil a 2-quart baking dish or a 10-inch ceramic tart pan. Heat the olive oil over medium heat in a large, heavy skillet and add the onion. Cook, stirring often, until it begins to soften, about 3 minutes, and add a generous pinch of salt, the garlic and grated squash. Stir together until the garlic is fragrant and the squash limp, about 2 minutes. Stir in the chopped mint or dill and the parsley, and remove from the heat. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
• Remove the bowl with the soaked bread from the refrigerator. Using your hands, a whisk or an immersion blender, mash or beat the soaked bread so that the mixture turns to mush. Add the squash mixture and the feta to the bowl and stir together. Scrape into the oiled baking dish. Top with the grated Parmesan.
• Break the eggs into the bowl and beat with the remaining milk, salt to taste (about 1/2 teaspoon) and freshly ground pepper. Pour over the bread mixture and place the dish in the oven. Bake 50 to 60 minutes, until the mixture is puffed, golden brown on the top and set. Remove from the heat and allow to cool for 10 minutes or longer before serving.

BREAD-AND-BUTTER PICKLES (CUKES OR SUMMER SQUASH)

Steps:

• Wash cucumbers or squash. Cut 1/16-inch off blossom end and discard. Cut into 3/16-inch slices. Combine cucumbers and onions in a large bowl. Add salt. Cover with 2 inches crushed or cubed ice. Refrigerate 3 to 4 hours, adding more ice as needed.
• Combine remaining ingredients in a large pot. Boil 10 minutes. Drain and add cucumbers and onions and slowly reheat to boiling.
• Fill pint jars with slices and cooking syrup, leaving 1/2-inch headspace. Adjust lids and process 10 minutes for under 1000 foot elevation, 15 minutes for 1000 to 6000 foot elevation & 20 minutes for over 6000 foot elevation or use low-temperature pasteurization treatment referenced in recipe description.
• Variation for firmer pickles:
• Wash cucumbers. Cut 1/1 6-inch off blossom end and discard. Cut into 3/16-inch slices. Mix 1 cup pickling lime and 1/2 cup salt to 1 gallon water in a 2- to 3-gallon crock or enamelware container. Avoid inhaling lime dust while mixing the lime-water solution.
• Soak cucumber slices in lime water for 12 to 24 hours, stirring occasionally. Remove from lime solution, rinse, and resoak 1 hour in fresh cold water. Repeat the rinsing and soaking steps two more times. Handle carefully, as slices will be brittle. Drain well.
• Procede as with step #2 above.

SUMMER SQUASH GRATIN WITH PICKLED RYE BREAD CRUMBS

Steps:

• Heat the oven to 400 degrees. Slice squash 1/4-inch thick, sprinkle with 2 teaspoons salt, and place in a colander set in the sink for at least 30 minutes and up to 1 hour, tossing occasionally with your hands. Gather the squash in a kitchen towel or paper towel and squeeze gently to remove excess moisture.
• While the squash drains, melt 3 tablespoons butter in a 10-inch cast-iron skillet over medium heat. Add the breadcrumbs, 1 tablespoon pickle juice and 3/4 teaspoon salt. Stir until all the butter is absorbed, transfer to a bowl and set aside. Wipe the skillet clean using a paper towel.
• Heat 1 tablespoon butter in the skillet over medium-low. Add the onions and cook, tossing occasionally, until the onions are lightly caramelized, 15 to 20 minutes. Add the remaining 2 tablespoons pickle juice, the garlic, thyme, red-pepper flakes, pepper and 1/2 teaspoon salt and cook until the garlic is fragrant, about 1 minute. Off the heat, stir in 2 tablespoons butter until melted.
• Add half the squash to the skillet and toss with tongs until combined. Add the rest of the squash and toss again. Add the Gruyère, along with 1/3 of the bread crumbs and toss well. Arrange into one packed layer, sprinkle with the remaining bread crumbs and bake until browned and bubbling, 30 to 35 minutes. Serve hot.

ELLA BELLA’S HEALTHY SUMMER SQUASH BREAD FROM THE MORE WITH LESS MOM

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 325*. Grease two 9 x 5 loaf pans, spray olive oil is a healthy choice. Beat eggs until foamy. Stir in wet ingredients: sugar, summer squash, oil, applesauce and vanilla. Sift together dry ingredients: flour, wheat flour, salt, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves. Gradually add to wet ingredients. Fold in raisins and optional nuts. Pour into prepared pans. Bake for 60 - 80 minutes, or until tooth pick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes on cooling rack, then remove from pans. Cool completely on rack before slicing.

SAVORY SUMMER SQUASH BREAD

Steps:

• Heat the oven to 350°F and arrange a rack in the middle. Generously coat a 9-by-5-inch loaf pan with olive oil; set aside. 2 Place flour, cornmeal, baking powder, oregano, salt, baking soda, and pepper in a large bowl and whisk until combined. 3 Place eggs, buttermilk, and 1/4 cup olive oil in a separate large bowl and whisk until smooth. Using a rubber spatula, fold in squash and feta until evenly combined. Pour squash mixture into flour mixture and stir until flour is just incorporated, being careful not to overmix (a few streaks of flour are OK). 4 Scrape the batter into the prepared loaf pan, pushing it into the corners and smoothing the top. Bake until the bread is golden brown all over and a toothpick inserted into it comes out clean (test several spots, because you may hit a pocket of cheese), about 60 to 65 minutes. Place the pan on a wire rack to cool for 15 minutes, then turn the bread out onto the rack and cool for at least 15 minutes more before serving.

WHITE CHOCOLATE CHIP SUMMER SQUASH BREAD

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit. Spray a standard (8.5"x4.5") loaf pan with non-stick spray or grease with coconut oil.
• In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
• In a medium bowl, whisk together the eggs, coconut oil, brown sugar, almond extract, vanilla extract, and squash.
• Pour the wet ingredients over the dry and stir with a whisk just until combined. Fold in the white chocolate chips with a wooden spoon. Spread the batter into the loaf pan - the batter will be very thick.
• Bake until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, 45 - 55 minutes. Remove from oven and let cool in the pan for about 10 minutes. Run a butter knife around the edges to loosen the sides, then invert onto a wire rack to finish cooling. Stores in an airtight zipper bag or wrapped in plastic wrap at room temperature for up to 3 days.

CHOCOLATE SUMMER SQUASH BREAD

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350F. Place rack in the center of the oven. Grease 9 x 5 x 3 in. loaf pan. Set aside. Grate summer squash. Set aside. Whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and allspice. Set aside. Beat the applesauce, sugars, eggs, and vanilla extract until well blended (about 2 minutes). Fold in the grated summer squash. Add the flour mixture, beating just until combined. Fold in the chocolate chips. Scrape the batter into the prepared pan. Bake until the bread has risen and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, about 55-65 minutes. Place on a wire rack to cool for about 10 minutes then remove the bread from the pan to cool completely.

BOUNTIFUL SUMMER SQUASH BREAD

Steps:

• 1. Preheat oven to 325 degrees
• 2. Grease and flour two loaf pans.In a large bowl, beat the eggs well.Add the oil, sugar, squash and vanilla. Cream all together until incorporated.
• 3. In a separate bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, salt and cinnamon.Add the dry mixture to the wet mixture and beat until well blended. Pour batter into two loaf pans.
• 4. Bake at 325 for 1 hour, or until the center comes out clean with a toothpick.

SUMMER SQUASH BREAD

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
• In a large bowl, use an electric mixer to beat the eggs until fluffy. Beat in the sugar, oil, and vanilla. Gradually mix in the flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Fold in the squash. Transfer to the prepared baking dish.
• Bake 45 minutes in the preheated oven, until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean.