The Secret Ingredient Cinnamon Bread Recipe

Since I mentioned my Cinnamon Bread with the Secret Ingredient (that is really zucchini bread without a secret ingredient), I thought I would post the recipe. (I think I originally got it from meals.com, but I'm not sure -- it's been a while ago.)

Ingredients:

3 cups flour
2 1/4 cups sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
3 eggs
1 cup oil
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla
2 cups grated zucchini
(optional - 1 cup chopped walnuts -- I don't put those in though)

Here's a tip -- if you have really picky kids that won't touch the bread if they see green in it, then peel the zucchini before grating it. But, if they won't notice or won't care, keep on the peels and just wash it before grating it.

Directions:

Combine flour, sugar, salt, baking powder, baking soda, and cinnamon. Set aside.

In another bowl, combine eggs, oil, and vanilla. Mix well. Then, gradually add to the flour mixture. Mix well. (At this point, I sometimes start mixing with my hands.) Add grated zucchini and walnuts. (This is the point where I start using my hands to mix if I didn't start it already.) Pour the mixture into greased and floured loaf pans. (I usually make two regular sized loaves from this recipe.) Bake at 350 degrees for one hour (or until the center is set).

Cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Then, transfer onto wire racks to cool completely.

Enjoy!


This post is included in the Make It From Scratch blog Carnival at Kitchen Stewardship