Bread: Zucchini Bread

By pavaldez

Ingredients

• 1 egg
• 2 egg whites
• 1/2 cup applesauce
• 1/2 cup vegetable oil
• 1 cup sugar
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 cups shredded zucchini
• 1 cup raisins

Preparation

Step 1

1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Coat a 9" x 5" loaf pan with cooking spray.

2. In a large bowl, with an electric beater on medium speed, beat the egg and egg whites until fluffy. Add applesauce, oil, sugar, and vanilla. Continue beating for 2 to 3 minutes, or until well blended.

3. In a medium bowl, combine flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt. Gradually add flour mixture to egg mixture and continue beating just until blended. With a spoon, stir in zucchini and raisins.

4. Pour mixture into prepared loaf pan. Bake 75 to 80 minutes, or until a wooden toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Remove from pan and cool on a wire rack.