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Article: Zucchini bread makes a fitting hostess gift
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- Antioch Review (IL)
- Article date:
- December 25, 2008
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Bread, which has been called "the staff of life," has been a staple of the human diet almost since the beginning of man's existence. The Egyptians baked bread before the 20th century B.C., and there were public ovens for bread baking in ancient Rome and Greece. What has changed dramatically, however, is the unlimited variety of breads found today. Despite this vast selection, this recipe is a standout by any standard.
Combining the unique tastes of walnuts, fig and zucchini, this home-baked bread is sweet and hearty. Remarkably free of butter and oil, low fat yogurt and orange juice help keep the bread moist and offer a hint of tartness.
The commercial form of yogurt, which provides protein ...