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==Ingredients==

* 3 cups all purpose flower
* 4 teaspoons baking powder
* 1 teaspoon salt
* 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
* 1 cup coarsely shredded zucchini
* 3/4 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
* 1/4 cup chopped scallions or 4 cloves garlic chopped
* 3 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
* 1 tbsp fresh dill
* 2 large eggs
* 1 cup buttermilk (or substitute 1 tbsp vinegar + rest of 1 cup milk)
* 4 tbsp (1/2 stick) warm melted unsalted butter

==Directions==

* Preheat oven to 350 F and grease a 9 x 5 inch (8 cup) loaf pan
* Whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt
* Add the zucchini, cheddar, garlic, and parsley/dill and toss to separate and coat with flour
* In another bowl, whisk together 2 large eggs, 1 cup buttermilk, and 1/2 stick butter
* Add to the flour mixture and mix with a few light strokes, just until dry ingredients are moistened
* Do not overmix, batter should not be smooth
* Bake until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean, 55-60 minutes
* Let pan cool on rack for 10 min before umolding to cool on rack

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