Zucchini Bread

Ingredients:

• 2 cups sugar
• 1 cup vegetable oil
• 1 Tbs vanilla
• 3 eggs-beaten
• 2 cups flour
• 2 tsp baking soda
• 1 Tbs cinnamon
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp baking powder
• 2 cups zucchini-grated
• 1 cup walnuts-chopped
• 1/2 cup walnuts-whole (optional)
• 1/2 cup dark chocolate-chopped (optional)

Directions:

1. Cream sugar, oil, & vanilla
2. Add eggs – mix well
3. Add flour baking soda, cinnamon, salt, & baking powder – mix well
4. Add zucchini & nuts – mix well
5. Pour into 2 greased bread pans
6. Bake at 350 F for 50-60 minutes
7. Remove from oven to cool
8. Sprinkle warm bread with walnut-whole & dark chocolate pieces

Note:  I made this bread on Mother’s Day. The recipe is from Linda, who submitted it in memory of her mother, Louise.  Growing up, I remember seeing their entire family at church every Sunday.

(Recipe adapted from Recipes & Remembrances – Immanuel Evangelical Lutheran Church, Campbellsport, Wisconsin)