1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2. Gather the ingredients.
3. Spray two 8″ x 4″ loaf pans with the non-stick cooking spray. Sprinkle all sides and bottom of each pan with about 1 Tbsp Granulated Sugar. Set aside.

The Flour Mixture:

1. In a large bowl, combine the GF Flour, 1 Cup Granulated Sugar, Light Brown Sugar, Baking Powder, Spices and Lemon Zest. Mix thoroughly and form a well in the center. Set aside.

The Zucchini Mixture:

1. Using a food processor or handheld grater, shred the Zucchini and place on paper towels in a large bowl to absorb the water.
2. In another large bowl, mix the milk, oil, vanilla and eggs until well combined. Add the shredded zucchini and mix well.

Making the Batter:

1. Add the Zucchini Mixture to the center of the Flour Mixture.
2. Mix well using a fork to start with to help break up the Zucchini. Then switch to a large spoon to ensure that you get all of the ingredients off of the bottom. (Note: if you’re adding nuts, do so at this step).

Baking the Bread:

1. Divide the batter between the two prepared loaf pans. If desired, you may sprinkle the tops with additional granulated sugar.
2. Bake on the center rack for 50-60 minutes or until toothpick comes out clean.
3. Cool in their pans for about 10 minutes.
4. Transfer loaves to wire cooling rack and let cool completely before slicing.
5. Enjoy!
   

Making the Dough

1. Gather the ingredients.
   
2. In the bowl of your standing mixer, combine the warm water and yeast. Using the paddle attachment, stir for about 1 minute or until yeast is completely dissolved.
3. Next, add the mashed potatoes, salt, sugar, melted butter, milk, eggs and 2 cups of the flour. Mix well on low.
4. Change the paddle attachment to the dough hook. Add the remaining 2 cups of flour and mix on medium speed for about 5 minutes, scraping the sides as needed. Dough should be very sticky and stretchy when pulling dough between your fingers. Add a little bit of extra flour if dough doesn’t feel like it has enough body…wetter is better than dry!
   
5. Smooth the top of the dough with an oiled rubber spatula and cover bowl with a towel. Set in a warm area of your kitchen and let rise for about 1 1/2 – 2 hours. (Dough should double in size).
6. Spray 2 jelly roll pans with non-stick spray.
7. Divide the dough in half between the 2 jelly roll pans. Spray the dough and your hands with the non-stick spray and begin patting and stretching the dough until it fills each pan – alternate between the pans to allow the dough to relax and stretch on its own.
   
8. Spray the dough with non-stick spray and cover with plastic wrap. Set in a warm area to let rise once again, about 1 hour.
   

Making the topping

1. Place the oven racks in top third and bottom third of your oven. Preheat to 400 degrees.
2. Meanwhile, in a medium bowl, combine the sugars, cinnamon, nutmeg and salt. Mix very well.
   

Putting it all Together

1. Once the dough in the pans has risen and become puffy, dimple the dough thoroughly using your greased fingers – do not worry if you puncture all the way through to the pan.
2. Next, brush the tops of the dough with 4 Tablespoons of the melted butter per pan. Butter should pool in the dimples that you created.
3. Sprinkle half of the sugar mixture onto each of the cakes until you can no longer see the dough.
   
4. Place the cakes on the oven racks (one on the top rack and one on the bottom rack). Bake for 7 minutes.
5. Switch the cakes on the racks. Bake for another 7 minutes.
   
6. Let cakes cool in the pans for about 5 minutes.
   
7. Using a large spatula and your hands, transfer to cooling racks – this keeps the bottoms from getting soggy.
8. Serve warm or wrap very well in freeze-proof bags to freeze for up to 2 months.
9. Enjoy these yummy cakes throughout the holidays!
   
10. They make the PERFECT Holiday Gifts for friends and family 🙂

Preparation

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees
2. Using a solid shortening, grease a 9″ x 5″ bread pan. Set aside.

Mixing the Dry Ingredients

1. In a large bowl, combine the Dry Ingredients (the first 6 ingredients for bread mix). Mix well and set aside.

Mixing the Wet Ingredients

1. Using a standard Stand Mixer, whisk the eggs. Then slowly add the Buttermilk and oil. Blend well.
2. Add vanilla and blend until well combined.

Combining the Dry and Wet Ingredients

1. Mixing on medium-low speed, slowly add the Flour mixture, one cup at a time, to the Egg mixture, making sure to scrape down the sides between additions. Note: mixture will be sticky/gummy.

Making the Cinnamon-Sugar Layer & Topping

1. Note: You may make this at the beginning and set aside, while making the loaf part…or make it at this step.
2. In a small bowl, mix the 4 Tablespoons of sugar with the 2 teaspoons cinnamon. Next, cut in the cold butter with a sharp knife and blend until crumbly.

Putting it All Together

1. Pour half of the Bread dough mixture into the prepared loaf pan. Spread evenly.
2. Sprinkle half of the Cinnamon-Sugar mixture on top of this layer.
3. Pour remaining Bread Dough mixture on top of the Cinnamon layer. Spread evenly.
4. Sprinkle top with remaining Cinnamon-Sugar mixture.
5. Bake for 45-50 minutes, or until toothpick comes out clean.
6. Let rest for about 10 minutes before removing from pan. Cool on a rack before slicing. Enjoy!
   

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2. Gather all ingredients.
   
3. Spray two 8″ x 4″ loaf pans with the non-stick cooking spray. Sprinkle each pan with 1 Tablespoon Granulated sugar. Set aside.
   

Flour Mixture

1. In a large bowl, combine the flour, 1 cup granulated sugar, brown sugar and the next 5 ingredients (Note: if you’re adding Pecans or Walnuts, do so now).
   
2. Form a well in the center of the flour mixture. Set aside.
   

Zucchini Mixture

1. Using a food processor or handheld grater, shred the zucchini and place it in a strainer to drain the liquid – I use a wooden spoon to press zucchini against the strainer, as well as squeezing the shredded zucchini with my hands to get as much liquid out.

2. In a large bowl, whisk the milk, vegetable oil, vanilla extract and eggs until well blended. Add the shredded zucchini and mix well.

   

Making the Batter

1. Add the Zucchini Mixture to the center of the Flour Mixture.
   
2. Mix well using a fork to start with to help break up the shredded zucchini. Then switch to a spoon to ensure that you get all of the ingredients off of the bottom of the bowl.

Baking the Bread

1. Divide the batter between the two prepared loaf pans. If desired, you can also sprinkle the tops with more granulated sugar (I do not do this, as I find that the sprinkled sugar inside the pans is usually enough to satisfy our family’s sweet tooth).
2. Bake for 50-60 minutes (time will vary with each oven). Start checking the loaves around 45 minutes with a wooden pick. Loaves are done when pick comes out clean.
3. Cool in their pans on a wire rack for about 10 minutes.
   
4. Remove loaves from pans and cool completely on wire rack before slicing…if you can keep the rest of your family from pouncing on them!
5. Once completely cooled, slice and enjoy!