ZUCCHINI NUT LOAF

ZUCCHINI NUT LOAF image

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 1/2 C all-purpose flour
2 t baking powder
1 t baking soda
1 t finely shreddedlemmon peel
3/4 t salt
1/2 t ground cinnamon
1/4 t ground ginger
2 beaten eggs
1 1/4 C suger
1/2 C cooking oil
1/4 teaspoon orange extract(opt)
2 C finely shredded zucchini
1 C chopped walnuts

Steps:

In large bowl stir together flour, baking powder, baking soda, lemon peel, salt, cinnamon, and ginger; set aside. In another bowl beat together eggs, sugar, oil,and if desired, orange extract. Add egg mixture to flour mixture along with zucchini and nuts; mix well. Turn batter into a greased 9x5x3 inch loaf pan. Bake in 350 degree oven for 50 to 60 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool in pan for ten minutes. Remove from pan to wire wrack. Cool thoroughly. For a softer crust, wrap and store loaf overnight before slicing. Makes 1 loaf.