Classic Homemade Zucchini Bread
Ingredients
* 2 cups all-purpose flour
* 1½ cups grated zucchini, lightly squeezed
* 1 cup granulated sugar
* ½ cup vegetable oil
* 2 large eggs
* 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
* 1 teaspoon baking soda
* ½ teaspoon baking powder
* ½ teaspoon salt
* 1 teaspoon cinnamon
* ¼ teaspoon nutmeg
* ½ cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
2. Whisk together the eggs, sugar, oil, and vanilla.
3. Stir in the grated zucchini.
4. In another bowl, combine the flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
5. Gradually stir the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined. Fold in the nuts if desired.
6. Pour into the loaf pan and bake for 50–60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
7. Cool for 10–15 minutes in the pan, then transfer to a wire rack.
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