Orange Zucchini Bread

TENDER, MOIST AND DELICIOUS

The orange zest in this zucchini bread really gives the bread a pick-me-up. It's very subtle and blends beautifully with the zucchini. This is an unusual combination that really works!

3 eggs

1 cup brown sugar

1 cup white sugar

1 cup oil

3 cups flour

1 tsp. baking soda

1 tsp. baking powder

1/4 tsp. cloves

1 tsp. nutmeg ( I usually do about 1/2 tsp. of nutmeg)

1 tsp. cinnamon

1/2 tsp. salt

2 cups peeled and grated zucchini

1 tsp. vanilla

1/2 cup chopped nuts

1 cup raisins

Grated rind of 1 orange

Beat eggs; gradually beat in sugars and then oil. Combine dry ingredients; add to first mixture alternately with zucchini. Stir in vanilla, nuts, raisins and grated orange rind. Pour into two greased and floured (8 x 4 x 3 inch ) loaf pans. Bake 1 hour at 325. Let stand 10 minutes; turn onto rack to cool.

Note: Be sure and grease your pans with something like solid Crisco, sprinkle with flour and then dump out any excess flour. If you just spray with Pam the sides don't raise like they should.