1 3/4 c. sugar
3 eggs
1 c. salad oil
3 tsp. vanilla
2 tsp. cinnamon
2 c. zucchini, grated
2 tbsp. orange rind, grated
3 c. flour
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. baking soda
1/4 tsp. baking powder
1/2 c. nuts or raisins, chopped (optional)

Beat eggs until light and fluffy; add sugar and continue beating until blended. Stir in salad oil, vanilla, zucchini, and orange rind. Add dry ingredients to egg mixture along with nuts/or raisins. Turn into a greased loaf pans. Bake at 325 degrees for 50 to 60 minutes or until bread tests done. Remove from pan; cool on rack. Chill before slicing.