Cucumber Bread

Cucumber bread might sound a little weird until you bake it—and then you’ll wonder why it took you so long to try it. Think of it as a cool twist on zucchini bread: except grated cucumber melts into the batter this time around, adding moisture without any strong vegetal flavor. The result is a tender, golden loaf with a soft crumb. It’s sweetened just enough to call it a treat, but not sweet enough that it veers into dessert territory. Cinnamon hums in the background, and chopped nuts punctuate each slice with just enough crunch to keep things interesting.

It’s a smart move for summer, when cucumbers are everywhere. The recipe makes two loaves: one to eat now, the other to freeze for a future snack attack. Serve the bread plain, warm with butter, or toasted with cream cheese and a drizzle of honey. However you slice it, this bread earns its spot in the quick bread hall of fame.

Cucumber Bread Ingredients

• Eggs
• Sugar
• Cucumbers
• Vegetable oil
• Vanilla extract
• All-purpose flour
• Chopped nuts
• Ground cinnamon
• Baking soda
• Salt
• Baking powder

Directions

Step 1: Beat the wet ingredients together

Beat the eggs in a bowl. Then, beat in the sugar, oil, vanilla extract and grated, seeded and peeled cucumbers until well blended.

Step 2: Add the dry ingredients

Combine the all-purpose flour, chopped nuts, ground cinnamon, baking soda, salt and baking powder. Add to the cucumber mixture and beat just until combined.

Step 3: Bake and cool the loaves

Pour into two greased 9×5-inch loaf pans. Bake at 350°F for 60 to 65 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks.

How to Store Cucumber Bread

Cucumber bread keeps well at room temperature for three to five days. Let the loaves cool completely, then wrap them tightly in foil or store them in an airtight food storage container. For longer storage, you can freeze the bread for up to three months—just wrap each loaf in plastic and then foil to help preserve its texture.

Cucumber Bread Tips

How do you seed a cucumber for cucumber bread?

To seed a cucumber for cucumber recipes, slice the peeled cucumber in half lengthwise, then use a spoon to gently scrape out the seeds from the center. Removing the seeds helps prevent excess moisture and keeps the bread from becoming soggy.

What kind of nuts work best in cucumber bread recipes?

For this cucumber bread recipe, chopped walnuts or pecans both work well. They add crunch and flavor without overpowering the bread’s delicate sweetness.

What are some good spreads to serve with this cucumber bread recipe?

Cucumber bread recipe pairs well with whipped cream cheese, pecan butter or honey cinnamon butter.