Amber's Zucchini Bread

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup butter, melted
• 1/2 cup white sugar
• 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
• 2 eggs
• 2 cups grated zucchini
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup chopped walnuts (optional)

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 9x5 inch loaf pan.
2. In a medium bowl, mix together the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
3. In a large bowl, beat together the melted butter, white sugar, and brown sugar until smooth. Beat in the eggs one at a time. Stir in the zucchini, vanilla, and walnuts. Gradually stir the dry ingredients into the wet mixture. Spread evenly into the prepared pan.
4. Bake for 45 to 50 minutes in the preheated oven, or until a knife inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool in pan for 10 minutes, then turn out onto a wire rack.

Interesting Facts

• This recipe was created by Amber, a home cook from the United States.
• Zucchini bread is a great way to use up extra zucchini from the garden.
• Walnuts can be omitted if desired, or replaced with other nuts or dried fruit.