Yummy Zucchini Bread

 

Zucchini...the strange, green cousin of the beloved summer squash.  It sometimes gets a bad rap and doesn't get quite as much attention in the recipe department as yellow squash.  But one thing that can bring a smile to even the biggest critic is zucchini bread.  So moist, so sweet, so melt-in-your-mouth yummy.  The smell of it baking makes the house so warm and inviting.  Bake some today. Your family will shower you with hugs, kisses, and "thank-yous".  Oh, and since this recipe uses both zucchini and applesauce, it has to be healthy!!  Right?:)

 Yummy Zucchini Bread

• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 3 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 3 eggs
• 1 cup applesauce
• 2 1/4 cups white sugar
• 3 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 2 cups grated zucchini
• 1 cup chopped walnuts

Directions

1. Grease two 8 x 4 inch pans. Preheat oven to 325 degrees F
2. Sift flour, salt, baking powder, soda, and cinnamon together in a bowl.
3. Beat eggs, applesauce, vanilla, and sugar together in a large bowl. Add sifted ingredients to the creamed mixture, and beat well. Stir in zucchini and nuts until well combined. Pour batter into prepared pans.
4. Bake for 50-60 minutes or until brown and yummy.

Rachel