ZUCCHINI BREAD WITH CHERRIES
Cherries add tangy flavor to this favorite quick bread.
Makes 1 loaf, about 16 slices.
Ingredients
• 2 eggs
• 3/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1/3 cup vegetable oil
• 1/3 cup lemon juice
• 1/4 cup water
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 2/3 cup shredded unpeeled zucchini
• 2/3 cup dried tart cherries
• 1 tablespoon grated lemon peel
Directions
Put eggs in a large mixing bowl.
Beat with an electric mixer on medium speed 3 to 4 minutes, or until eggs are thick and lemon colored.
Add sugar, oil, lemon juice and water; mix well.
Combine flour, baking powder, cinnamon, soda and salt.
Add flour mixture to egg mixture; mix well.
Stir in zucchini, cherries and lemon peel.
Grease and flour the bottom only of a 8-1/2 x 4-1/2-inch loaf pan.
Pour batter into prepared pan. Bake in a preheated 350-degree oven 55 to 65 minutes, or until wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean.
Let cool in pan on wire rack 10 minutes.
Loosen edges with a metal spatula. Remove from pan.
Let cool completely.
Wrap tightly in plastic wrap and store in refrigerator.
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