2/3 c shortening (I use Crisco)
2 2/3 c sugar
4 eggs
3 c shredded zucchini (squeezed and drained well)
2/3 c water
3 1/3 c all purpose flour
1/2 t baking powder
1 t cinnamon
1 t cloves
2 t vanilla
2/3 c chopped nuts
2/3 c raisins (optional)
1. Heat oven to 350 degrees. Grease bottoms only of 2 loaf pans, 9x5x3, or 3 loaf pans 8.5x4.5x2.5.
2. Mix shortening and sugar in large bowl. Add eggs, zucchini and water.
3. Blend in flour, baking soda, salt, baking powder, cinnamon, cloves & vanilla.
4. Stir in nuts and raisins.
5. Pour into pans.
6. Bake 60-70 minutes until toothpick comes out clean. Cool slightly.
7. Loosen sides from pan and remove bread.
8. Cool completely on cooling rack before slicing.
9. Can be stored in the refrigerator up to 10 days.
(Cook's note: This is my #1 go-to recipe for zucchini bread and it's another keeper from my high school Betty Crocker's Cookbook! If you're using self-rising flour, Omit baking soda, salt & baking powder!)
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