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    Home » Sourdough Recipes » Vegan Zucchini Bread with Sourdough Starter

    Vegan Zucchini Bread with Sourdough Starter

    Published: Jun 29, 2021 by Pavani · 23 Comments

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    Looking for an easy recipe to make with fresh summer zucchini? Then give this sourdough zucchini bread a try. This delicious quick bread is made with sourdough discard, whole wheat flour and fresh grated zucchini.

    A perfect vegan bread to bake on a summer afternoon. Flavored with both cinnamon, and cardamom, this is great to enjoy for breakfast or as an afternoon snack with tea. Slather with jam and/ or butter or eat just as is.

    chopped sourdough zucchini bread placed on a chopped board

    Table of contents

    • About the recipe
    • What I like about the recipe
    • Ingredients
    • Instructions
    • Expert Tips
    • Frequently Asked Questions
    • You might also like

    About the recipe

    I have had my sourdough starter since 2011. It survived 2 moves across the country and is still very active. I am always looking for ways to use my sourdough starter and have some amazing recipes on the blog already.

    My favorite sourdough discard recipes are these sourdough popovers or this amazing sourdough carrot cake. Having a few recipes to use up that discard in one's repertoire is very important.

    This vegan zucchini bread is a great recipe to use up both your sourdough discard as well as some of your summer zucchini bounty. I love that the recipe is so easy that even my 8 year old can make it with little supervision.

    Since it is vegan, there is no need to whisk eggs or soften the butter. All you need is a bowl to mix the ingredients and then it is time to bake!! Enjoy the moist and slightly sweet bread with some jam or butter.

    grey plate with slices of zucchini sourdough bread and 2 cups of tea in the background

    What I like about the recipe

    • Easy recipe to make
    • 100% vegan - no eggs to beat or butter to soften
    • Made entirely with whole wheat flour
    • Has a soft and perfect texture
    • Beautifully spiced with cinnamon and cardamom
    • Perfect to bake with kids
    • You can also make sourdough zucchini muffins with the same recipe.

    Ingredients

    For the details of the exact quantities of each ingredient and the list of ingredients needed, check the printable recipe card below.

    Here are the ingredients you need to make this zucchini sourdough bread:

    • Zucchini aka green squash- you will need a medium size squash to get 1 cup grated.
    • Sourdough discard - this is the starter that is usually cast aside before feeding it. So basically you need 'unfed' starter straight out of the fridge or from your kitchen counter. My starter is 50% whole wheat flour and at 100% hydration.
    • Whole wheat flour - you can substitute with all purpose flour.
    • Sugar - I either use organic or unrefined cane sugar to keep the recipe vegan. But feel free to use what you have on hand.
    side by side photos of whole zucchini and grated zucchini
    • Oil - I use canola oil, but you can use any light flavored oil.
    • Milk - any non-dairy or dairy milk will work. Since I want to keep it vegan, I use almond or oat milk.
    • Egg Replacer - I use store bought egg replacer powder. But you can also use ground flax seeds or 1 large egg.
    • Leaveners - baking soda, baking powder
    • Flavorings - I use both cinnamon and cardamom because I love them. But you can just use either one or substitute with vanilla extract.
    • Other Ingredients - I love adding raisins or cranberries to add some sweet bite. You can also add chopped nuts or chocolate chips.
    zucchini loaf placed on a chopped board

    Instructions

    For the detailed instructions on how to make the recipe with exact timings, check the printable recipe card below.

    Here's how to make this eggless zucchini bread with sourdough starter.

    Preheat the oven to 350°F. Lightly grease a 9” x 5” loaf pan or 3 mini loaf pans (5¾"x3¼"x2¼") with cooking spray.

    In a large mixing bowl, whisk in oil, sugar, milk, egg replacer and sourdough discard. Mix well until sugar is dissolved.

    Mixing wet ingredients in a bowl

    In a medium mixing bowl, combine flour, salt, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon and cardamom.

    Mixing dry ingredients together in a mixing bowl

    Stir in grated zucchini into the wet ingredients and mix well. Add the dry ingredients and raisins into the wet ingredients. Whisk until just combined. Pour the batter into the prepared pan.

    Bake for about 40~45 minutes for the loaf and 28~35 minutes for the mini loaves or until the tester comes out clean.

    Adding grated zucchini to the batter

    Cool the bread in the pan for 5 minutes, then carefully turn it onto the cooling rack and allow to cool completely before slicing.

    grey plate with bread slices

    Expert Tips

    • Substitute all or part of whole wheat flour with all purpose flour.
    • If not vegan, use 1 large egg instead of the egg replacer.
    • My starter is made with 50% whole wheat flour. And it is 100% hydration. Which means it is made with equal parts water and flour.
    • Depending on the hydration of your sourdough starter, you might have to adjust the amount of milk added to the recipe.
    • Wrap the leftover bread tightly in aluminum foil or plastic wrap and store it at room temperature for 2 days or in the freezer for 1 month.
    • Add your favorite add-ins like raisins, dried cranberries or chopped nuts (walnuts or almonds). Chocolate chips are also great.
    • To bake this bread at high altitude, I made the following changes:
      • Increased oven temperature to 375°F.
      • Reduced baking soda and baking powder to ¼ teaspoon each.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Can I make sourdough zucchini muffins with this recipe?

    Yes, absolutely. Scoop the batter into lightly greased 12 cup muffin pan. Bake at 350°F for 25~30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clear.

    Can I freeze this sourdough zucchini bread?

    To freeze, slice the bread and wrap them separately with plastic wrap or foil. Place them in a freezer safe ziploc bag and freeze for about 1 month.

    You might also like

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      Chocolate Hazelnut Quick Bread (Nutella Chocolate Quick Bread)
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    Grey plate with slices of sourdough zucchini bread

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    zucchini loaf placed on a chopped board

    Sourdough Zucchini Bread

    A moist and delicious quick bread made with sourdough discard and fresh zucchini. Perfectly soft and easy to make. Enjoy a slice for breakfast or as an afternoon snack with tea.
    Author: Pavani
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    Prep Time: 20 mins
    Cook Time: 45 mins
    Total Time: 1 hr 5 mins
    Course: breads
    Cuisine: American
    Servings: 12 Servings

    Ingredients

    • ½ cup Oil*
    • ½ cup Raw Cane sugar
    • ½ cup Non-dairy or dairy Milk
    • 2 tablespoons Egg replacer powder*
    • ½ cup Unfed Sourdough Starter
    • 2 cups Whole wheat flour
    • 1 cup Zucchini, grated
    • ½ teaspoon Salt
    • ½ teaspoon Baking powder
    • ½ teaspoon Baking Soda
    • ½ teaspoon Ground Cinnamon
    • 1 teaspoon Ground Cardamom
    • ½ cup Raisins or Dried cranberries or chopped nuts*

    Instructions

    • Preheat the oven to 350°F. Lightly grease a 9” x 5” loaf pan with cooking spray.
    • In a large mixing bowl, whisk in oil, sugar, milk, egg replacer and sourdough starter. Mix well until sugar is dissolved. Stir in grated zucchini and set aside.
    • In a medium mixing bowl, combine flour, salt, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon and cardamom.
    • Add the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients and mix until just combined.
    • Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for about 40~45 minutes or until the tester comes out clean. Cool the bread in the pan for 5 minutes, then carefully turn it onto the cooling rack and allow to cool completely before slicing.

    Notes

    • Substitute all or part of whole wheat flour with all purpose flour.
    • If not vegan, use 1 large egg instead of the egg replacer.
    • My starter is made with 50% whole wheat flour. And it is 100% hydration. Which means it is made with equal parts water and flour.
    • Depending on the hydration of your sourdough starter, you might have to adjust the amount of milk added to the recipe.
    • Wrap the leftover bread tightly in aluminum foil or plastic wrap and store it at room temperature for 2 days or in the freezer for 1 month.
    • Add your favorite add-ins like raisins, dried cranberries or chopped nuts (walnuts or almonds). Chocolate chips are also great.
    • To make muffins: Scoop the batter into lightly greased 12 cup muffin pan. Bake at 350°F for 25~30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clear.
    • To freeze, slice the bread and wrap them separately with plastic wrap or foil. Place them in a freezer safe ziploc bag and freeze for about 1 month.
    • To bake this bread at high altitude, I made the following changes:
      • Increased oven temperature to 375°F.
      • Reduced baking soda and baking powder to ¼ teaspoon each.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 205kcal | Carbohydrates: 26g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 7mg | Sodium: 176mg | Potassium: 125mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 76IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 38mg | Iron: 1mg
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    1. Seema Sriram

      July 20, 2021 at 1:35 am

      5 stars
      I am slowly gaining confidence with some sourdough. The image here looks stunning and tempting at the same time. I will love to try this and hope it looks similar.

      Reply
    2. Sandhya Ramakrishnan

      July 23, 2021 at 10:04 am

      5 stars
      This is just the perfect recipe in the perfect time. Have my homegrown zucchini ready to go and also have starter ready. The flavor of the sourdough would be amazing in the zucchini bread.

      Reply
    3. Sasmita Sahoo

      August 26, 2021 at 9:55 am

      5 stars
      Sourdough Zucchini bread looks so moist and delicious !!! Love this quick bread prepared with sourdough discard and fresh zucchini. I am yet to try my hand on sourdough kinda bread ..

      Reply
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