Spiced Zucchini Bread - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/3 c. shortening
1 c. sugar
2 eggs
1 c. shredded zucchini
1/3 c. water
1 1/2 c. plus 2 Tbsp. all-purpose flour
1 tsp. baking soda
1/4 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon
1/2 tsp. ground cloves
1/3 c. chopped pecans

Preparation

Cream shortening at medium speed of an electric mixer; gradually add the sugar, beating well.
Add the eggs, zucchini and water; mix thoroughly.
Combine flour, soda, baking powder, salt and spices; add to creamed mixture, stirring well.
Stir in pecans.
Spoon batter into a 8 x 4 x 2-inch loaf pan greased only on bottom.
Bake at 350\u00b0 for 50 minutes or until a wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean.
Cool in pan 10 minutes; remove from pan and let cool completely.