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Ingredients:

  • 450g zucchini, grated
  • 4 cups plain wholemeal flour
  • 2 tsp yeast
  • ½ cup Parmesan cheese, grated
  • ½ cup walnuts, chopped
  • ½ tsp pepper
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • Lukewarm water
  • Milk

Instructions:

  1. Place the grated zucchini in a colander and allow to drain for half an hour. Pat dry.
  2. In a large bowl, mix the flour, yeast, cheese, walnuts and pepper.
  3. Add the zucchini and the oil.
  4. Mix well, adding in enough water to make a firm dough.
  5. Knead on a floured surface until the dough is smooth.
  6. Return the dough to the mixing bowl, cover with cling film and allow to rise in a warm place until doubled in size.
  7. Remove dough from the bowl and knead lightly before placing in a greased loaf tin.
  8. Brush the top with milk and allow it to rise again.
  9. Heat the oven to 200C and bake until golden.