I have no doubt this bread would be delicious prepared exactly as the recipe directs. But with a few (okay a lot of) changes this became extraordinary. My amendments: 2 T. rather than 1/3 c. sugar – I don’t want my savory breads sweet. I didn’t peel the zucchini – why throw away color and nutrition? I doubled the Parmesan and used the good stuff. Rather than butter or margarine I used pure (not extra virgin) olive oil which not only ensured moistness but was a fitting flavor for this bread too. I also added some things that made this heartier and more robustly flavored – some fresh ground pepper, a good-sized clove of garlic, minced, and a couple of tablespoons of chopped fresh parsley, oregano and basil. I thought some chopped, roasted red pepper would be nice so I added 1/3 cup. It was wonderful, adding a punch of color and even more flavor that complemented all the other ingredients. The aroma was so wonderful as this was baking it made my mouth water, and a person walking in my kitchen could only wonder what glorious dish was cooking! The finished bread did not disappoint – it’s a beautiful, golden and good-sized loaf. The flecks of zucchini and roasted red pepper were apparent before I even cut into it, and to show it off I brushed the warm bread with melted butter. This bread exceeded my expectations taste-wise as well. The flavors all come together to produce something so magnificent that when I make this again it will be exactly as I made it today.
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I have no doubt this bread would be delicious prepared exactly as the recipe directs. But with...