Zucchini Loaf

This recipe (altered somewhat by now) was given to me by Susan . . . probably before we shared in the adventure of sharing and loving the same grandkids.

Ingredients:

3 cups flour

1 1/2 cups sugar

1 1/2 tsp baking powder

1/2 tsp soda

1/2 tsp salt

1 whole seedless orange
1 egg

3/4 cup oil
2 cups grated zuchini

1 tsp vanilla

1 cup nuts, optional

Method:

1. Prepare 2 small/med loaf pans.
2. Mix dry ingredients in a large bowl.
3. In blender, put cut up orange with peel, egg, oil, grated zucchini and vanilla. Blend well.
4. Add blended ingredients to dry ingredients, and stir in chopped nuts.
5. Bake at 350° F for 50 - 60 min. or until tests done with tooth pick.