Zucchini-Orange Bread - cooking recipe

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)

Preparation

Heat oven to 350\u00b0.
Grease and flour bottom only of two 8 x 4 or 9 x 5 loaf pans.
In large bowl, beat eggs until thick and lemon colored.
Add sugar gradually.
Stir in oil, 2/3 cup orange juice and zucchini.
Lightly spoon flour into measuring cup; level off. Stir in remaining bread ingredients; mix well.
Pour batter into prepared pans.
Bake for 45 to 55 minutes or until toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Cool 10 minutes.
Remove from pans; cool slightly in small bowl.
Blend glaze ingredients and spread over warm bread.