1 c Oil
Or
1 c Melted shortening
Or
Butter or margarine
1 1/2 c Sugar
2 c Well drained
Shredded zucchini
3 c Flour
1 ts Vanilla
1 tb Cinnamon – or more
1/2 ts Allspice
1/2 ts Cloves
1 1/2 ts Baking soda
3 ts Baking powder
2 c Coarsely chopped walnuts
(variations – 1 small can, well drained crushed pineapple, or 1/2 cup
applesauce, or two fresh peaches or nectarines crushed and drained–just
add to basic mixture)
Mix together the baking soda, baking powder, and flour. Set aside. Slightly
beat the eggs then add the sugar and cream together well. The eggs should
be thick and almost white. Add the melted shortening or oil in a slow
stream and cream well. Turn the mixer speed down to low and add the
zucchini. Add the vanilla and spices and mix well. Add any of the
variations if you wish. Add the flour mixture one cup at a time and mix
well after each addition. Add the nuts and mix well. The batter should be
thick and not runny.
Bake in well greased loaf pans at 375 degrees for about 1 hour. Check
after 45 minutes to test for doneness. Walt MM
Yields
2 Loaves