Herbed Zucchini Cheese Bread - cooking recipe

Ingredients
    2 cups all-purpose flour
    2 teaspoons baking powder
    1/2 teaspoon baking soda
    1/4 teaspoon salt
    1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
    1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
    2 tablespoons of your favorite fresh herbs (such as dill and parsley or rosemary, basil, and oregano, chopped)
    2 tablespoons green onions or 2 tablespoons shallots, finely chopped
    1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, grated
    2 eggs
    1/4 cup olive oil
    1/2 cup milk
    1 cup zucchini, shredded
Preparation
    Combine dry ingredients, herbs, green onions or shallots and cheese; stir to mix well.
    In a separate bowl, beat eggs lightly; add oil and milk, and mix well.
    Stir in zucchini.
    Add liquid ingredients with zucchini to flour mixture and stir just until all ingredients are moistened; do not overmix.
    Pour into a greased and floured 8- by 4-inch loaf pan, and smooth top of batter.
    Bake at 350 degrees F for 40 to 45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
    Let loaf stand for 15 minutes, then turn out onto a wire rack and cool completely.

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