Zucchini-Orange Bread

Name: Zucchini-Orange Bread
Ingredients: 4 eggs; 1 1/2 c. sugar; 3/4 c. oil; 2/3 c. orange juice; 2 c. shredded unpeeled zucchini; 3 1/4 c. flour; 1 1/2 tsp. baking powder; 1 1/2 tsp. baking soda; 1 tsp. salt; 2 tsp. grated orange peel; 2 1/2 tsp. cinnamon; 1/2 tsp. cloves; 1/2 c. chopped nuts (optional); Glaze (recipe follows)

14 ingredients

11 steps

Ingredients

4 eggs
1 1/2 c. sugar
3/4 c. oil
2/3 c. orange juice
2 c. shredded unpeeled zucchini
3 1/4 c. flour
1 1/2 tsp. baking powder
1 1/2 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. salt
2 tsp. grated orange peel
2 1/2 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. cloves
1/2 c. chopped nuts (optional)
Glaze (recipe follows)

Directions

1

Heat oven to 350°.
2

Grease and flour bottom only of two 8 x 4 or 9 x 5 loaf pans.
3

In large bowl, beat eggs until thick and lemon colored.
4

Add sugar gradually.
5

Stir in oil, 2/3 cup orange juice and zucchini.
6

Lightly spoon flour into measuring cup; level off. Stir in remaining bread ingredients; mix well.
7

Pour batter into prepared pans.
8

Bake for 45 to 55 minutes or until toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
9

Cool 10 minutes.
10

Remove from pans; cool slightly in small bowl.
11

Blend glaze ingredients and spread over warm bread.