zucchini bread

Name: Zucchini Bread
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 1 h
Yield: 8
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1/3 cup(s) shortening; 1 cup(s) sugar; 2 - eggs; 1 cup(s) shredded zucchini; 1/3 cup(s) water; 1 1/2 cup(s) + 2 tbsp. all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon(s) baking soda; 1/2 teaspoon(s) salt; 1/2 teaspoon(s) ground cinnamon; 1/2 teaspoon(s) ground cloves; 1/2 cup(s) chopped pecans

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Amy H.

Detroit, MI

Updated on Jul 29, 2012

My Grandmother used to make this all the time when we were kids. Its delicious!

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prep time 15 Min

cook time 1 Hr

method Bake

yield 8-10 serving(s)

Ingredients

1/3 cup shortening
1 cup sugar
2 - eggs
1 cup shredded zucchini
1/3 cup water
1 1/2 cups + 2 tbsp. all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
1/2 cup chopped pecans

How To Make zucchini bread

Step 1

Cream shortening at medium speed of an electric mixer; gradually add sugar, beating well. Add eggs, zucchini and water; mix thoroughly.

Step 2

Combine flour, soda, baking powder, salt and spices; add to creamed mixture, stirring well. Stir in pecans.
Step 3

Spoon batter into a greased and floured 8x14 inch loafpan. Bake at 350 for 50 minutes or until wooden pick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Step 4

Cool in pans 10 minutes; remove from pan and cool completely.
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