Zucchini Bread

This terrific recipe for Zucchini Bread was submitted by Ulrike of Indianapolis, Indiana USA.

Recipe Ingredients:

3 cups all purpose flour
3 large eggs
2 cups granulated sugar
1 cup vegetable oil
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup raisins or nuts
2 cups grated zucchini (about 2 medium, or 5 to 6 ounces each)
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 cup sour cream

Cooking Directions:

1. Combine all dry ingredients in a medium bowl.
2. Combine all wet ingredients in a large bowl, mixing well. Make a well and add the dry ingredients and stir until just combined.
3. Pour into two greased 9 x 5 x 3-inch loaf pans, or 6 small ones.
4. Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for 1 hour (smaller about 45 minutes), or until tested done when wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool 10 minutes, remove from pans and cool completely on wire racks.

Makes 2 loaves.