ZUCCHINI ANISE BREAD

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Bushels of late-summer zucchini always put me in the Christmas spirit--thanks to this garden-fresh holiday bread I make. The anise lends a unique licorice-like flavor and fragrance to every piece...and the zucchini gives it such a moist texture.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h15m

Yield 2 loaves.

Number Of Ingredients 16

3 cups all-purpose flour
2 cups sugar
2 tablespoons toasted wheat germ
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 to 1 teaspoon aniseed
1/4 teaspoon baking powder
1 cup vegetable oil
1/4 cup buttermilk
2 eggs, lightly beaten
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1-2/3 cups shredded peeled zucchini
1 cup chopped walnuts
1 cup raisins
1/3 cup shredded carrot

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the first eight ingredients. In another bowl, combine oil, buttermilk, eggs and vanilla. Add to dry ingredients; mix well. Stir in zucchini, walnuts, raisins and carrot. Spoon into two greased 8x4-in. loaf pans. Bake at 350° for 1 hour or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes; remove from pans to wire racks to cool completely.

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