ZUCCHINI HARVEST BREAD

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This is the perfect time of year to use fresh zucchini from our garden to make this bread. Cinnamon fills the air with its tantalizing aroma as this quick bread bakes. Land-O-Lakes Cookbook.

Provided by daisygrl64

Categories Breads

Time 1h35m

Yield 2 loaves

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

3 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 cups sugar
1/2 cup brown sugar, firmly packed
1 cup butter or 1 cup margarine, softened
3 eggs
1 tablespoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon clove
1 tablespoon vanilla
2 cups shredded zucchini, unpeeled
1/2 cup walnuts, chopped

Steps:

heat oven to 350*F.
in large mixer bowl combine all ingredients "except zucchini and walnuts".
beat at low speed, scraping bowl often, until well mixed about 2 to 3 minutes.
by hand, stir in zucchini and nuts.
spread into 2 greased 8x4 loaf pans.
bake for 50 to 65 minutes or until wooden pick insert in center comes out clean.
cool 10 minutes, remove from pan.
cool completely, store refrigerated.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 2635.8, Fat 120.9, SaturatedFat 62.9, Cholesterol 561.3, Sodium 2636.5, Carbohydrate 359.4, Fiber 10.4, Sugar 207.8, Protein 35.9