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Cozy Brown Butter Chocolate Chip Zucchini Bread Recipe with Sea Salt Flakes

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A warm, comforting zucchini bread featuring nutty brown butter, melty chocolate chips, and a sprinkle of sea salt flakes for a perfect sweet and salty balance. Ideal for cozy afternoons or brunch.

Ingredients

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  • 1/2 cup (1 stick, 113g) unsalted butter, browned until nutty and fragrant
  • 3/4 cup (150g) granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 cups (190g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt (inside the batter)
  • 1 1/2 cups (about 2 medium zucchinis), grated and lightly squeezed to remove excess moisture
  • 3/4 cup (135g) semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • A generous pinch or two of sea salt flakes for sprinkling on top

Instructions

  1. Brown the Butter (about 5 minutes): In a medium saucepan, melt the unsalted butter over medium heat. Stir frequently as it foams and then turns golden brown with a nutty aroma. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
  2. Prepare the Zucchini (5-7 minutes): Grate the zucchini using a box grater or food processor. Place the shredded zucchini in a clean kitchen towel and squeeze out excess moisture.
  3. Mix Wet Ingredients (3 minutes): In a large bowl, whisk together the browned butter, sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract until smooth and combined.
  4. Combine Dry Ingredients (2 minutes): In a separate bowl, sift together the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
  5. Incorporate Dry into Wet (2 minutes): Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring gently to combine. Fold just until no flour streaks remain.
  6. Add Zucchini and Chocolate Chips (2 minutes): Fold in the grated zucchini and chocolate chips evenly throughout the batter.
  7. Prepare the Pan: Lightly grease a 9×5 inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.
  8. Pour Batter and Top (1 minute): Transfer the batter to the pan, smoothing the top with a spatula. Sprinkle sea salt flakes generously on top.
  9. Bake (50-60 minutes): Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C). Start checking at 50 minutes by inserting a toothpick into the center; it should come out with a few moist crumbs but no wet batter.
  10. Cool and Serve (30 minutes): Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a cooling rack. Slice once completely cooled.

Notes

Watch the butter carefully when browning to avoid burning. Squeeze excess moisture from zucchini to prevent soggy bread. Fold dry ingredients gently to avoid tough bread. Tent with foil if top browns too quickly. Let bread cool completely before slicing to avoid crumbling.

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Keywords: brown butter, chocolate chip, zucchini bread, sea salt flakes, cozy, easy baking, comfort food, sweet and salty, homemade bread

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