Our Ground Amaranth’s unique, slightly peppery flavor is well-suited for spiced cakes and breads like this zucchini bread, which is enriched with thick Greek yogurt and aromatic cinnamon.
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 50 min
Total time: 60 min
Ingredients
Makes about 8 servings
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1 1/2 Cups Ground Amaranth, plus more for dusting
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1/2 Teaspoon Ground Korintje Cinnamon
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1/2 Teaspoon Baking Soda
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1/4 Teaspoon Baking Powder
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1/4 Teaspoon Kosher Sea Salt Flakes
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3/4 Cup White Sugar
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1/2 Cup Vegetable Oil
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1/4 Cup Greek Plain Yogurt
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2 Large Eggs
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1/2 Teaspoon Vanilla Extract, Bourbon Madagascar
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1 Cup Grated Zucchini
Directions
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Preheat oven to 375°F. Grease inside of 9-inch by 5-inch loaf pan, and dust with Ground Amaranth.
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Whisk together amaranth, cinnamon, baking soda, baking powder and salt in medium mixing bowl.
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Combine sugar, oil, yogurt, eggs and vanilla extract in large mixing bowl, and beat on medium-high speed until well combined.
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Reduce mixer speed to low, and gradually add amaranth mixture, beating until just combined. Use rubber spatula to stir in zucchini.
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Scrape batter into loaf pan, and bake 45 to 50 minutes, until toothpick inserted into center comes out clean. If top of loaf begins to darken too quickly, cover with aluminum foil for remainder of baking time.
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Cool for 20 minutes in pan, then turn out onto wire rack to finish cooling.