Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 2 cups grated zucchini (, packed (2 medium zucchinis, 380g / 13 oz grated))
  • 3/4 tsp salt
  • 8 slices Swiss cheese ((200g / 6.5 oz) (Note 1))
  • 1 1/4 cups / 315 ml milk ((any, I use low fat))
  • 1/4 cup / 45 g melted butter (, unsalted)
  • 2 tbsp canola oil ((or vegetable or other neutral flavoured oil))
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 small garlic cloves (, crushed)
  • 1 tsp white vinegar
  • 2 1/4 cups / 335g plain / all purpose flour
  • 2 tsp baking powder ((Note 2))
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda ((bi-carb) (Note 2))
  • 1/2 tsp salt

Instruction

  • Use a standard box grater to grate the zucchini. Measure out 2 cups, place in bowl, sprinkle with salt, use fingers to disperse. Leave for 20 minutes.
  • Squeeze handfuls to remove excess water and place zucchini in a bowl. Set aside.
  • Preheat oven to 180°C / 350°F (all oven types).
  • Butter and line a loaf pan (Note 3)
  • Place Dry ingredients in a bowl. Whisk to combine.
  • Place Wet Ingredients in a bowl. Whisk to combine.
  • Make a well in the centre of the Dry ingredients. Pour in Wet. Mix quickly until flour is incorporated (Note 4).
  • Quickly stir through zucchini.
  • Spread 1/3 of the batter in the loaf pan. Top with 4 slices of cheese.
  • Spread with batter, top with 4 slices of cheese, then finish with remaining batter. Smooth top.
  • Bake for 50 minutes or until a skewer inserted into the centre comes out clean.
  • Optional: Brush top with a bit of melted butter.
  • Cool in the pan for 10 minutes then transfer to rack to cool. Cool for at least 20 minutes before slicing.
  • Store in a container (Note 5 for humid weather warning!)