Spiced zucchini bread

Spiced zucchini bread

Ingredients/Components

• sugar - 1 c
• eggs - 2 item
• chopped pecans - 1/3 c
• salt - 1/2 tsp
• water - 1/3 c
• baking powder - 1/4 tsp
• baking soda - 1 tsp
• shortening - 1/3 c
• plus 2 Tbsp
• ground cloves - 1/2 tsp
• ground cinnamon - 1/2 tsp
• shredded zucchini - 1 c

How to make spiced zucchini bread:

Cream shortening at medium speed of an electric mixer; gradually add the sugar, beating well. Add the eggs, zucchini and water; mix thoroughly. Combine flour, soda, baking powder, salt and spices; add to creamed mixture, stirring well. Stir in pecans. Spoon batter into a 8 x 4 x 2-inch loaf pan greased only on bottom. Bake at 350° for 50 minutes or until a wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool in pan 10 minutes; remove from pan and let cool completely.

Recipe categories: Breads, American, Southern u.s..