Zucchini Bread - cooking recipe

Ingredients

4 c. coarsely shredded zucchini (no 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. ground cinnamon
1 1/2 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. baking powder
1 c. raisins
1 c. chopped nuts
1 c. coconut, if desired

Preparation

Heat oven to 325\u00b0.
Grease bottoms only of 2 loaf pans (9 x 5 x 3-inch).
Blend all ingredients on low speed for 1 minute, scraping bowl constantly.
Beat on medium speed for 1 minute. Don't overmix.
Pour into pans.
Bake until wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean, 50 minutes to 1 hour.
Cool 10 minutes. Remove from pans.
Cool completely.
Yield: 2 loaves.