Wheat Germ Zucchini Bread Recipes

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease three 8x4 inch loaf pans and set aside.
• In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, honey, brown sugar, oil and vanilla. Combine the whole wheat flour, all-purpose flour, cinnamon, baking powder, baking soda and salt; stir into the wet ingredients until moistened. Gently stir in the zucchini and walnuts until evenly distributed. Divide batter evenly between the prepared pans.
• Bake for 50 to 60 minutes in the preheated oven, or until a knife inserted into the crown comes out clean. Cool in the pan until cool enough to touch, then turn out onto a wire rack to cool completely. Wrap in plastic wrap or store in a plastic bag when cool.

Steps:

• In a small measuring cup add warm water, yeast and honey, stir well,set aside for 10 minutes until foamy.
• In a skillet toast wheat germ, on medium heat for 5-8 minutes, stirring constantly, cool.
• Either in a food processor or stand mixer add flour, whole wheat flour, cornmeal, salt and cooled wheat germ.
• Add olive oil and proofed yeast mix well. Mix until a smooth ball forms.
• Take out of mixer and knead on slightly floured board (4-5 minutes).
• Put dough in a large greased bowl and cover with a clean towel.
• Let rise in a warm place for 60 minutes until double in bulk.
• Punch down and form into loaf, placing in a well greased 9x5-inch loaf pan.
• Let rise for another 30-45 minutes.
• Bake at 375°F for 25 minutes.
• Take out of oven brush with butter, let cool on wire rack.

Steps:

• Mix sugar, oil, eggs, grated zucchini and vanilla in a large bowl.
• In a separate bowl sift whole wheat flour, salt, baking soda, cinnamon and baking powder.
• Add dry ingredients to wet, stirring to combine well.
• Add chopped nuts.
• Bake at 350°F for 45/50 minutes.