• 3 cups all-purpose flour plus more to prepare pan
• 1 Tbsp. baking powder
• 1/2 tsp. baking soda
• 1 1/2 tsp. salt
• 1/2 cup milk
• 2 large eggs
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 2 cups zucchini shredded
• 8 Tbsp. (1 stick) butter melted and cooled, plus more to grease pan

Preheat oven to 350°. Butter and flour a 9" x 5" loaf pan.

Sift together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.

In a large mixing bowl, combine milk, eggs, sugar, zucchini, and melted butter; mix well. Using a large spoon or spatula, gradually stir in flour mixture just until combined. Do not overmix.

Pour batter into prepared pan and bake 45 to 50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Cool completely on a wire rack. Wrap airtight and keep in cool spot up to 4 days.

To make croutons: Preheat oven to 400°. Cut five 1/4-inch-thick slices of bread. Trim off crusts and cut into 1/4-inch cubes. Spread on a baking sheet in a single layer. Bake until toasted and golden on edges, 10 to 12 minutes.