Fresh Garden Zucchini BreadMakes 1 large loaf or 2 small loaves
1 cup salad oil
2 cups granulated sugar (Use white sugar, not brown sugar)
2 cups fresh grated garden zucchini (Reserve some liquid)
3 fresh eggs
3 1/2 cups all purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 cups brown raisins
1 cup fresh chopped nuts
Mix oil and sugar together in a large mixing bowl. Add the grated zucchini, then the eggs.
In a separate bowl, sift the remaining ingredients together. Then add to zucchini mixture.
Mix together very well. If batter is too thick, adjust with a little reserved zucchini liquid.
Pour into greased and floured bread pans. Bake in a 350 degree oven for 1 hour and 15 minutes or until toothpick comes out clean. Cool on bread racks. Serve with your favorite soup or stew.