Cranberry Zucchini Bread

Yield:
1 loaf, about 16 slices

Preparation Time:
10 min; Bake Time: 55 min

Cranberries add tangy flavor to this favorite quick bread.

Ingredients:

  1. 2 eggs
  2. 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  3. 1/3 cup vegetable oil
  4. 1/3 cup lemon juice
  5. 1/4 cup water
  6. 2 cups all purpose flour
  7. 2 teaspoons baking powder
  8. 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  9. 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  10. 1/4 teaspoon salt
  11. 2/3 cup shredded unpeeled zucchini
  12. 2/3 cup dried cranberries
  13. 1 Tablespoon grated lemon peel
Directions:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

Beat eggs in large mixing bowl until eggs are thick and lemon colored. Add sugar, oil, lemon juice and water; stir until all ingredients are blended.

Combine flour, baking powder, cinnamon, soda and salt. Add flour mixture to egg mixture; mix well. Stir in zucchini, cranberries and lemon peel.

Line a 8 1/2 x 4 1/4- inch loaf pan with parchment paper and spray with nonstick spray. Pour batter into prepared pan.

Bake 55 to 65 minutes, or until wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean. Let pan cool on wire rack for 10 minutes. Loosen edges with a spatula. Remove from pan and let cool completely.

Store leftover bread wrapped tightly in plastic wrap in the refrigerator.


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