Prize-Winning Zucchini Bread

We've used this recipe since I was a kid. My mom said that she found it in a newspaper in Nevada, Iowa. My sister just won best of show with this recipe at her county fair in Colorado. This recipe makes two loaves.

• Ready In: 1 hr 25 mins
• Serves: 15-20
• Yields: 2 loaves

Ingredients

• 3  eggs
• 2⁄3 cup  oil
• 2  cups sugar
• 2  cups zucchini, peeled and grated
• 3  teaspoons vanilla
• 3  cups flour
• 1  teaspoon salt
• 1  tablespoon cinnamon
• 1  teaspoon baking soda
• 4  teaspoons baking powder
• 1⁄2 cup raisins (optional) or 1⁄2 cup walnuts (optional)

Directions

1. In a large bowl beat eggs lightly. Add in oil, sugar, zucchini, and vanilla.
2. Add in all the dry ingredients and mix thoroughly. Mix in raisins or walnuts if desired.
3. Pour into two greased and floured loaf pans.
4. Bake at 325 for 1 hour.