Bread:

4 eggs
1 1/2 c. sugar
3/4 c. oil
2/3 c. orange juice
2 c. shredded unpeeled zucchini
3 1/4 c. all purpose flour
1 1/2 tsp. baking powder
1 1/2 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. salt
2 tsp. grated orange peel
2 1/2 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. cloves
1/2 c. chopped nuts, if desired

Preheat oven to 350°F.

Grease and flour bottoms only of two (8 x 4) or (9 x 5)- inch loaf pans. In large bowl, beat eggs until thick and lemon colored; add sugar gradually. Stir in oil, 2/3 cup orange juice and zucchini. Lightly spoon flour into measuring cup; level off. Stir in remaining bread ingredients and mix well. Pour batter into prepared pans.

Bake for 45 to 55 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool 10 minutes. Remove from pans, cool slightly.

Glaze:

1 c. powdered sugar
2 to 3 tbsp. orange juice

In small bowl, blend glaze ingredients; spread over warm loaves.

Makes 2 loaves.