Welcome to Mama's Italian Recipes Blog

So who is Mama? Mama is a full blooded Italian woman raised in Brooklyn New York surrounded with good food and Italian culture. I want to share the recipes of the old world with the new world. Known for her exceptional dishes she loves nothing more than to prepare and serve these recipes to her friends and family.

Now, we share them with you.

Saturday, September 13, 2008

Old Fashioned Zucchini Bread Recipe

Fresh Zucchini Recipe From the garden to your table!
One of mama's signature old world recipes

3 eggs
1 cup vegetable oil
2 cups white sugar
2 cups grated zucchini
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
3 cups all-purpose flour
2 1/4 teaspoon Cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon Cloves
1/4 teaspoon Nutmeg
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup chopped walnuts or your favorite nuts

DIRECTIONS
Preheat oven to 325 degrees.
Grease and flour two loaf pans.
In a large bowl, beat eggs until light.
Mix in oil and sugar. Stir in zucchini and vanilla.
Combine flour, cinnamon, soda, baking powder, salt and nuts; stir into the egg mixture. Pour batter into prepared pans.
Bake for 60 to 70 minutes, or until done.