Zucchini Bread

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
• 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 tablespoon cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 cups grated zucchini
• 3/4 cup vegetable oil
• 3 large eggs
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1 1/2 cups chopped walnuts or pecans

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 9×5-inch loaf pan with parchment paper.

2. 2

   In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt using a whisk.

3. 3

   In another bowl, whisk together the eggs, vegetable oil, vanilla extract, and well-drained grated zucchini.

4. 4

   Gradually mix in the wet ingredients with the dry ingredients until just combined; do not overmix.

5. 5

   Gently fold in the chopped walnuts or pecans into the batter.

6. 6

   Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and level the surface with an offset spatula.

7. 7

   Bake in the oven for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

8. 8

   Allow the zucchini bread to cool completely in the pan before slicing.