Spiced Pineapple-Zucchini Bread |
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Prep Time: 30 Minutes Cook Time: 30 Minutes |
Ready In: 60 Minutes Servings: 8 |
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Every gardener has the same dilemma - what to do with all their zucchini bounty! This is one solution and even makes a great gift. Ingredients:
3 cups unsifted all-purpose flour |
1 cup chopped walnuts |
2 teaspoons baking soda |
1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon |
1 teaspoon salt |
3/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg |
1/2 teaspoon baking powder |
3 large eggs |
1 cup vegetable oil or 1 cup canola oil |
2 cups sugar |
2 teaspoons vanilla extract |
2 cups unpared coarsely shredded zucchini |
1 (8 1/4 ounce) can crushed pineapple, drained |
Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease and flour two 8x4-inch loaf pans; set aside.
2. In a medium bowl, combine flour, nuts, baking soda, cinnamon, salt, nutmeg and baking powder; set aside.
3. In large bowl of an electric mixer, at high speed, beat eggs until frothy. Beat in oil, sugar, and vanilla. Beat until mixture is thick and foamy. Stir in zucchini, pineapple, and flour mixture.
4. Pour into prepared pans, dividing evenly. Bake 1 hour, or until cake tester inserted in center comes out clean.
5. Let breads cool in pans 10 minutes. Turn out onto wire racks to cool completely.
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