Zucchini Bread - cooking recipe

Ingredients

4 c. shredded zucchini (do not shred zucchini in blender)
3 c. all-purpose flour
2 1/2 c. sugar
1 1/4 c. vegetable oil
4 eggs, beaten
1 Tbsp. plus 1 tsp. vanilla
1 Tbsp. cinnamon
1 1/2 tsp. salt
1 1/2 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. baking powder
1 c. nuts, chopped (optional)
1 c. raisins (optional)

Preparation

Heat oven to 325\u00b0.
Grease generously bottoms only of 2 loaf pans (9 x 5 x 3-inches).
Blend all ingredients on low speed one minute, scraping bowl constantly.
Beat on medium speed one minute.
Pour into pans.
Bake until wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean, 50 to 60 minutes.
Cool 10 minutes. Remove from pans.
Cool completely.
(If using self-rising flour, omit salt, baking soda and baking powder.)