Sweet Summer Squash Bread

Name: Sweet Summer Squash Bread
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 60 min
Total time: 105 min
Ingredients: 3 cups all-purpose flour; 2.5 cups white sugar; 2 cups grated yellow squash; 1 cup vegetable oil; 1 (8 ounce) can crushed pineapple, drained; 1 cup chopped nuts; 3 eggs, beaten; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1 teaspoon salt; 0.25 teaspoon baking powder

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This recipe is great for finding a use for all of the yellow squash that comes from the garden in the summer. It has an amazing sweet flavor! I got it from a good friend's mother.

Recipe by April Chambers

Published on June 19, 2020

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Prep Time:

15 mins

Cook Time:

1 hrs

Additional Time:

30 mins

Total Time:

1 hrs 45 mins

Servings:

10

Yield:

2 loaf pans

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Ingredients

3 cups all-purpose flour
2 ½ cups white sugar
2 cups grated yellow squash
1 cup vegetable oil
1 (8 ounce) can crushed pineapple, drained
1 cup chopped nuts (Optional)
3 eggs, beaten
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon baking powder

Directions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease two 9x5-inch loaf pans.
Mix flour, sugar, squash, oil, pineapple, nuts, eggs, vanilla extract, cinnamon, baking soda, salt, and baking powder together in a bowl; pour into prepared loaf pans.
Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted in the middle comes out clean, about 1 hour. Cool bread for 10 minutes in pan before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Cook's Note:

Any type of nut can be used in place of walnuts, if desired.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

645	Calories
32g	Fat
85g	Carbs
8g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 10
Calories 645
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 32g	41%
Saturated Fat 4g	21%
Cholesterol 56mg	19%
Sodium 393mg	17%
Total Carbohydrate 85g	31%
Dietary Fiber 3g	9%
Total Sugars 54g
Protein 8g
Vitamin C 5mg	23%
Calcium 44mg	3%
Iron 3mg	14%
Potassium 198mg	4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.