Zucchini Bread

This time of the year zucchini is plentiful in many home gardens. We had a couple of friends give us large zucchinis and I decided to make some yummy zucchini bread. What a great way to work vegetables into your daily diet! I know it works for my grandsons!

This bread is great with cream cheese on it....and especially good when warm or toasted. I use a Cuisinart to make the grating of the zucchini fast and easy.



INGREDIENTS:

* 3 eggs
* 1/2 cup vegetable oil
* 1 cup white sugar
* 2-3 cups grated zucchini
* 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
* 3 cups all-purpose flour
* 3 teaspoons ground cinnamon
* 1 teaspoon baking soda
* 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
* 1 teaspoon salt
* 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or almonds

DIRECTIONS:

1. Preheat oven to 325 degrees F ( 165 degrees C). Grease and flour two 8x4 inch loaf pans.

2. In a large bowl, beat eggs until light and frothy. Mix in oil and sugar. Stir in zucchini and vanilla. Combine flour, cinnamon, soda, baking powder, salt and nuts; stir into the egg mixture. Divide batter into prepared pans.

3. Bake for 60 to 70 minutes, or until done.