Orange Zucchini Bread

Serves 4 - 6

Preparation:  30 mins

Cooking Time: About an hour

Ingredients

4 eggs

1 1⁄2 cups sugar

3⁄4 cup oil

2⁄3 cup orange juice

2 cups shredded unpeeled zucchini

3 1⁄4 cups all-purpose flour

1 1⁄2 teaspoons baking powder

1 1⁄2 teaspoons baking soda

1 teaspoon salt

2 teaspoons grated orange rind

2 1⁄2 teaspoons cinnamon

1⁄2 teaspoon clove

1⁄2 cup chopped nuts (optional)

 GLAZE

1 cup powdered sugar

2 -3 tablespoons orange juice

AND THIS IS WHAT YOU DO.....

1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
   
   
2. Grease and flour bottoms only of two 8×4 or 9×5 loaf pans.
   
   
3. In large bowl, beat eggs until thick and lemon-coloured; gradually beat in sugar.
   
   
4. Add oil, orange juice and zucchini.
   
   
5. Stir in remaining bread ingredients; mix well.
   
   
6. Pour batter into prepared pans.
   
   
7. Bake at 350°F degrees for 45-55 minutes or until cake tester inserted in centre comes out clean.
   
   
8. Cool 10 minutes.
   
   
9. Remove from pans; cool slightly on a rack.
   
   
10. In small bowl, blend glaze ingredients; spread over warm loaves.
    
    
11. Cool completely on wire rack.
    
    
12. Wrap tightly and store in refrigerator.