Zucchini Nut Loaf - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 1/2 c. all-purpose flour
2 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. finely shredded lemon peel
3/4 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon
1/4 tsp. ground ginger
2 beaten eggs
1 1/4 c. sugar
1/2 c. cooking oil
1/4 tsp. orange extract (optional)
2 c. finely shredded zucchini
1 c. chopped walnuts

Preparation

In large bowl, stir together flour, baking powder, baking soda, lemon peel, salt, cinnamon and ginger; set aside.
In another bowl, beat together eggs, sugar, oil and if desired, orange extract.
Add egg mixture to flour mixture along with zucchini and nuts; mix well.
Turn batter into a greased 9 x 5 x 3-inch loaf pan.
Bake in 350\u00b0 oven for 50 to 60 minutes or until wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean.
Cool in pan for 10 minutes.
Remove from pan to wire rack.
Cool thoroughly. Makes 1 loaf.