4 c. coarsely shredded zucchini (do not shred in blender)
3 c. all-purpose flour (not self-rising)
2 1/2 c. sugar
1 1/4 c. vegetable oil
4 eggs, beaten
1 tbsp. plus 1 tsp. vanilla
1 tbsp. ground cinnamon
1 1/2 tsp. salt
1 1/2 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. baking powder
1 c. chopped nuts (optional)

Heat oven to 350 degrees. Grease generously bottoms only of 2 loaf pans, 9x5x3 inches. Blend all ingredients on low speed 1 minute, scraping bowl constantly. Beat on medium speed 1 minute. Pour into pans. Bake 50 minutes to 1 hour. Cool 10 minutes, remove from pans. Cool completely. Makes 2 loaves.