Tuesday, February 17, 2009

Zucchini Bread

3 eggs
1 c. oil
2 c. grated zucchini, (squeeze the liquid out of the zucchini)
2 teas. vanilla extract
3 c. flour
1 tbsp. ground cinnamon
1 teas. baking soda
1/4 teas. baking powder
1 teas. salt
1/2 c. chopped nuts (optional)
Preheat oven to 325 degr. Grease & flour 2 bread pans. In large bowl, beat eggs until frothy. Mix in oil and sugar. Stir in zucchini and vanilla. *In separate bowl combine dry ingredients. Gently stir into egg mixture. Divide batter into 2 pans.
Strussel Crust:
3/4 c. brown sugar, packed
1/2 c. flour
3 tbsp. butter
2 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 teas. nutmeg
Combine and crumble over top of batter. This adds just what the bread needs!
Bake for 60 min. or until done. ***It is very important to shut doors gently as the bread cooks or your bread will fall.***