Zucchini Bread

Name: Zucchini Bread
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 3 h 25 min
Yield: 24
Ingredients: 3 cups shredded zucchini (2 to 3 medium); 1 2/3 cups sugar; 2/3 cup vegetable oil; 2 teaspoons vanilla; 4 eggs; 3 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose or whole wheat flour; 2 teaspoons baking soda; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves; 1/2 teaspoon baking powder; 1/2 cup coarsely chopped nuts; 1/2 cup raisins, if desired

15 Minutes Prep3 Hours 25 Minutes Total
24 Servings
200 Calories per Serving

Fresh garden zucchini? Make a sweet and spicy bread. You can stir it up and have it in the oven in minutes.

Ingredient List

3 cups shredded zucchini (2 to 3 medium)
1 2/3 cups sugar
2/3 cup vegetable oil
2 teaspoons vanilla
4 eggs
3 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose or whole wheat flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 cup coarsely chopped nuts
1/2 cup raisins, if desired

Preparation

Move oven rack to low position so that tops of pans will be in center of oven. Heat oven to 350°F. Grease bottoms only of 2 (8x4-inch) loaf pans or 1 (9x5-inch) loaf pan with shortening or cooking spray.
In large bowl, stir zucchini, sugar, oil, vanilla and eggs until well mixed. Stir in remaining ingredients except nuts and raisins. Stir in nuts and raisins. Divide batter evenly between 8-inch pans or pour into 9-inch pan.
Bake 8-inch loaves 50 to 60 minutes, 9-inch loaf 1 hour 10 minutes to 1 hour 20 minutes, or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool in pans on cooling rack 10 minutes.
Loosen sides of loaves from pans; remove from pans and place top side up on cooling rack. Cool completely, about 2 hours, before slicing. Wrap tightly and store at room temperature up to 4 days, or refrigerate up to 10 days.

Tips

Cranberry Bread: Omit zucchini, cinnamon, cloves and raisins. Stir in 1/2 cup milk and 2 teaspoons grated orange peel with the oil. Stir 3 cups fresh or frozen (thawed and drained) cranberries into batter. Bake 1 hour to 1 hour 10 minutes.
Pumpkin Bread: Substitute 1 can (15 oz) pumpkin (not pumpkin pie mix) for the zucchini.
To make muffins: Grease bottoms only of 24 regular-size muffin cups. Fill cups about 3/4 full. Bake 20 to 25 minutes or until tops spring back when touched lightly.

Nutrition Information

Daily Values (Amount per serving)

Total Fat 9g 13%, Saturated Fat 1 1/2g 7%, Cholesterol 35mg 12%, Sodium 230mg 9%, Potassium 85mg 2%, Total Carbohydrate 27g 9%, Dietary Fiber 1g 4%, Vitamin A 0%, Vitamin C 2%, Calcium 0%, Iron 6%, Vitamin D 0%, Vitamin E 4%, Thiamin 10%, Riboflavin 8%, Niacin 6%, Vitamin B6 4%, Folic Acid 8%, Vitamin B12 0%, Pantothenic Acid 2%, Phosphorus 4%, Magnesium 2%, Zinc 2%, Selenium 15%, Copper 4%, Manganese 15%

Other Nutrients (Amount per serving)

Calories 200, Calories from Fat 80, Trans Fat 0g, Monounsaturated Fat 2g, Polyunsaturated Fat 5g, Soluble Fiber 0g, Insoluble Fiber 0g, Sugars 14g, Protein 3g, Beta-Carotene 0%, Omega-3 1/2g, Carbohydrate Choice 2, Starch 1, Fruit 0, Other Carbohydrate 1, Skim Milk 0, Low-Fat Milk 0, Milk 0, Vegetable 0, Very Lean Meat 0, Lean Meat 0, Medium-Fat Meat 0, High-Fat Meat 0, Fat 1 1/2, Fruits 0c, Vegetables 0c, Grains 1oz-eq, Meat & Beans 0oz-eq, Dairy 0c, Fats & Oils 1tsp