ORANGE ZUCCHINI BREAD

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These moist mini loaves have pretty flecks of green from the zucchini. I won first place at the Ohio State Fair with this recipe! -Pat Woolley, Jackson Center, Ohio

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h

Yield 4 mini loaves.

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

3 large eggs
3/4 cup vegetable oil
1-1/2 cups sugar
2 teaspoons grated lemon zest
2 teaspoons grated orange zest
1/2 teaspoon orange extract
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups shredded unpeeled zucchini
2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 cup chopped walnuts

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine the eggs and oil. Add sugar; mix well. Stir in the lemon zest, orange zest and extracts. Add zucchini; mix well. Combine the flour, baking powder, salt, ginger and baking soda; stir into zucchini mixture just until moistened. Fold in walnuts., Transfer to four greased 5-3/4x3x2-in. loaf pans. Bake at 350° for 35-40 minutes or until golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 275 calories, Fat 14g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 40mg cholesterol, Sodium 193mg sodium, Carbohydrate 35g carbohydrate (19g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.