Zucchini Bread VII

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
• 3 eggs
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 cup vegetable oil
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 2 cups grated zucchini
• 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
• 1/2 cup raisins

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 9x5 inch loaf pan.
2. In a medium bowl, combine flour, baking soda, cinnamon, baking powder, salt, nutmeg and ground ginger. In a large bowl, beat eggs with a mixer; add sugar, oil and vanilla extract. Blend in zucchini. Gradually add flour mixture, stirring just until blended.
3. Fold in walnuts and raisins. Pour into prepared pan. Bake for 55 to 60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into center of the loaf comes out clean. Cool in pan for 10 minutes, then turn out onto a wire rack.

Interesting Facts

• Zucchini can be used in both sweet and savory dishes.
• This bread freezes well, so it makes a great gift.
• Zucchini is low in calories and a good source of vitamins and minerals.