Zucchini Bread

Makes 2 loaves.

3 cups all-purpose flour

1 teaspoon salt

1 teaspoon baking soda

1 teaspoon baking powder

1 Tablespoon ground cinnamon

3 eggs

½ cup vegetable oil

½ cup applesauce

1 scant cup white sugar

1 scant cup brown sugar

1 Tablespoon vanilla extract

2 ½ cups grated zucchini

1 cup chopped walnuts (optional)

Spray two 8x4 inch pans with non-stick cooking spray. Preheat oven to 325 degrees F.

Sift flour, salt, baking powder, soda, and cinnamon together in a bowl.

Beat eggs, oil, vanilla, and sugar together in a large bowl. Add sifted ingredients and beat well. Stir in zucchini and nuts until well combined. Pour into prepared pans.

Bake for 40-60 minutes, or until a tester inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool in pan on a cooling rack for 20 minutes. Remove bread from pan, and cool completely.