Herbed Zucchini Cheese Bread

By martha-2

Ingredients

• Ingredients
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 tsp. baking powder
• 1/2 tsp. baking soda
• 3/4 tsp. salt
• 1/4 tsp. freshly ground black pepper
• 1/8 tsp. cayenne pepper
• 2 T. your favorite fresh herbs, chopped, such as dill and parsley, or rosemary, basil, and oregano
• 2 T. green onions or shallots, finely chopped
• 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, grated
• 2 eggs
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 1/2 cup milk
• 1 cup zucchini, shredded

Preparation

Step 1

Preparation
Combine dry ingredients, herbs, green onions or shallots and cheese; stir to mix well. In a separate bowl, beat eggs lightly; add oil and milk, and mix well. Stir in zucchini. Add liquid ingredients with zucchini to flour mixture and stir just until all ingredients are moistened; do not overmix. Pour into a greased and floured 8- by 4-inch loaf pan, and smooth top of batter. Bake at 350 degrees F for 40 to 45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Let loaf stand for 15 minutes, then turn out onto a wire rack and cool completely.