Redfield Recipes: Zucchini Bread

Zucchini Bread

From Signe's Banana Bread: I like to eat bananas, so I never have old bananas. Zucchini, on the other hand...

1-2	zucchini or summer squash (1 large zucchini, 2 if they're smaller)
1	egg
³/₄	cup	sugar
¹/₄	cup	oil
1	tsp	vanilla
1¹/₂	cups	flour
1¹/₂	tsp	baking powder
¹/₄	tsp	baking soda
¹/₂	tsp	salt
	cinnamon, coriander, nutmeg, cloves, allspice, to taste
¹/₂	cup	chopped nuts (optional)

Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease the bottom and half an inch up the sides of a loaf pan.

Grate the zucchini or squash into a large bowl. Stir in the egg, sugar, vegetable oil, and vanilla. Add the dry ingredients and stir until combined. (Note on spices: use only ¹/₄ tsp allspice or nutmeg if you want a strong zucchini flavor; use up to ³/₄ tsp nutmeg or allspice and up to ¹/₂ tsp of the others for a strongly spicy flavor.). Add nuts if desired.

Pour into prepared pan. Bake for 50 minutes and let stand 5 minutes before cutting.