Ingredients
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3 cups flour, sifted (try 2 cups white flour, 1 cup whole wheat)
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1 tablespoon toasted wheat germ
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1 teaspoon cinnamon
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1 teaspoon salt
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1 teaspoon baking soda
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1/4 teaspoon baking powder
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3 eggs
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1 cup brown sugar
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1 cup white sugar
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1 cup oil (a neutral oil, I use corn or soy oil-or use 1/2 oil, 1/2 applesauce)
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2 cups zucchini, shredded, squeezed to remove excess liquid
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1 cup nuts (or raisins-good with both!)
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1/2 cup light sour cream (or plain yogurt)
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1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Grease and flour well 2 bread loaf pans. I like to use 4 mini loaf pans for gifts.
- Sift together the flour(s), wheat germ if using, cinnamon, salt, baking soda and baking powder.
- In a separate bowl combine the eggs, brown sugar, white sugar, and oil.
- Add the dry ingredients slowly to the egg mixture.
- When thoroughly mixed, add the sour cream and vanilla.
- Finally, mix in the shredded zucchini, nuts and/or raisins.
- Pour the mixture into the two loaf pans (or mini pans).
- Bake at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for about 1 hour and 20 minutes.
- If baking mini loaves, adjust time to about 50 to 60 minutes.
- Use a toothpick placed in the center of the loaf to see if the loaves are done. The toothpick should be clean or just have a few crumbs on it.
- Enjoy!