Judy's Home Grown Zucchini Bread

Chef #231233's Note:

This is a recipe passed to me by my step Mom, Judy. It is warm, soft, moist and very easy to make. It makes two loafs so I usually take one in to work to share.

• Total Time: 1 hrs 25 mins
• Prep Time: 25 mins
• Cook Time: 1 hrs

Ingredients:

Servings: 12

• 3 cups shredded zucchini
• 1 2⁄3; cups sugar
• 2⁄3; cup vegetable oil
• 2 teaspoons vanilla
• 4 eggs
• 3 cups flour
• 2 teaspoons baking soda
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• ½ teaspoon ground cloves
• ½ teaspoon baking powder
• ½ cup chopped walnuts (I add more) (optional)
• ½ cup raisins (optional)

Directions:

1. 1. Heat oven to 350 degrees.
2. 2. Lightly grease the bottom of two loaf pans.
3. 3. Mix all wet ingredients together, slowly mix in the remaining dry ingredients. Add nuts and raisins.
4. 4. Bake for 45-60 minutes or until you can insert a toothpick and it comes out clean.
5. 5. Cool 10 minutes.
6. 6. loosen sides and remove from pan, cool completely.
7. 7. wrap tightly and store at room tempeture for up to four days, or refrigerate up to ten days.