Lemon Summer Squash Bread


Summer lemons flavor the bread, as the squash adds moistness.

By: Angela Allison

Prep Time: 10 minutes — Cook Time: 1 hour — Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes

Servings 16

Ingredients

  • 1 cup summer squash, grated and squeezed dry
  • 1/2 cup butter, softened
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup greek yogurt (nonfat works)
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1 lemon, zested and juiced (about 1/4 lemon juice)
  • 2 cups flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 cup candied lemon peel (like Paradise Lemon Peel)

Honey Lemon Glaze

  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar
  • View the full/printable recipe here.

 

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