Moms Zucchini Bread

Moist & delicious sweet bread. Use freshly picked zucchini from those sweet guys at the park or grow your own! My kids actually love this stuff. The key to good bread is lots of nuts! At least I think so.

Mom's Zucchini Bread

3 cups all-purpose flour
1 tsp salt
1 tsp baking soda
1 tsp baking powder
3 tsp cinnamon
3 eggs
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1/2 cup applesauce (or use 1 cup oil if you don't have applesauce)
1 cup white sugar
1 cup brown sugar
3 tsp pure vanilla extract
3 cups grated zucchini
1 cup chopped walnuts (plus a few extra to sprinkle on top!)

Grease and flour two 8x4 inch pans. Preheat oven to 325 degrees.

Sift flour, salt, baking powder, soda and cinnamon together in bowl.

Next beat eggs, oil, applesauce, vanilla and sugars together in large bowl. (I use my kitchen aid mixer). Now add those dry ingredients and beat well. It will seem really thick, don't panic! Stirl in your zucchini and nuts. Pour batter into prepared pans.

Bake for 60-80 minutes (depending on your oven). Check it at around 55 minutes by inserting a knife into the center. If it comes out clean it's done! If not continue cooking and checking every 10 minutes til done.

Cool the bread in the pan for 20 minutes, then place on serving plate of your choice. I serve it warm whenever possible, with a dab of butter.

Recipe Source: allrecipes.com (recipe slightly altered to improve taste!)