SID'S ZUCCHINI BREAD

Sid's Zucchini Bread image

Provided by Gary Hancq

Time 1h20m

Number Of Ingredients 16

3 c flour
1 tsp baking powder
1 tsp baking soda
2/3 tsp salt
2 c brown sugar
2 c zucchini shredded
3 eggs
1/2 c butter melted
2 tsp vanilla
2 tsp cinnamon
1 tsp nutmeg
1 tsp chineese five spice (optional)
2/3 c raisins light or dark
2/3 c craisins (dried cranberrys)
1/2 c walnuts or pecans chopped (optional)
1 to 1/2 c water

Steps:

1. In large bowl add 3 cups flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt and mix well. Set aside. I use a large cast aluminum fork for this and the rest of the mixing. It sees a lot of duty time in the kitchen.
2. In second large bowl mix all remaining ingredients well.
3. Add 1 to 1 1/2 cups water. When well mixed start incorporating the flour and additives a third at a time, until all is well incorporated. Should be the consistency of a thick cake batter.
4. Lightly oil bread pans, 2 regular sized or mini-loaf pans. Fill pans to 2/3 full. Bake at 325 degrees for 1 hour, and until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. I rotate pans 180 degrees, 40 minutes into baking to insure even baking. I usually make one large loaf and 2 min-loafs, from this recipe. The result is moist heavy loaves.
5. I need to spread some butter or cream cheese on mine. I share the bounty so I don't have to get the waist extended on my trousers. Good at room temp or from the fridge.
6. Note: Chineese Five Spice adds a unique Star Anise flavor or slight licorice flavor. It is optional.