Zucchini Bread

Ingredients

• • 2 cups grated zucchini (about 2 medium)
• • 3 large eggs
• • 1 cup vegetable oil
• • 2 cups sugar
• • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• • 3 cups all-purpose flour
• • 1 teaspoon baking soda
• • 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
• • 1 teaspoon salt
• • 2 teaspoons cinnamon
• • 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
• • 1/2 cup walnuts, chopped (optional)

Instructions

1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 325°F (165°C). Grease and flour two 9x5 inch loaf pans.
2. Step 2: Grate zucchini and squeeze out excess moisture with a clean towel.
3. Step 3: Beat eggs, then mix in oil, sugar, and vanilla until well combined.
4. Step 4: In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
5. Step 5: Fold dry ingredients into wet ingredients until just combined. Stir in grated zucchini and walnuts if using.
6. Step 6: Divide batter between prepared pans. Bake 50-60 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
7. Step 7: Cool in pans for 10 minutes, then turn out onto wire racks.