Ingredients

  • 5 1/2 c. All-purpose flour
  • 2 1/4 c. Whole wheat flour
  • 2 1/2 c. Natural bran
  • 1 3/4 c. Skim lowfat milk pwdr
  • 1 1/2 c. Granulated sugar
  • 2 Tbsp. Baking pwdr
  • 2 tsp Salt
  • 3 c. Best: Basic Muffin Mix
  • 1 c. Pecans, minced
  • 1/4 c. Packed brown sugar
  • 1 Tbsp. Cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp Baking soda
  • 1/4 tsp Grnd cloves
  • 1 1/2 c. Zucchini, coarsely minced
  • 1 c. Water
  • 1/3 c. Vegetable oil
  • 2 x Large eggs
  • 2 tsp Vanilla Icing sugar

Method

  • Best: Basic Muffin Mix:In large bowl, stir together all-purpose and whole wheat flours, bran, lowfat milk pwdr, sugar, baking pwdr and salt till combined.
  • [for storage: transfer to airtight container; store in cold, dry place.
  • Stir well before using.]
  • Zucchini Loaf:In large bowl, stir together Best: Basic Muffin Mix, pecans, sugar, cinnamon, baking soda and cloves.
  • In Separate bowl, whisk together zucchini, water, oil, Large eggs and vanilla; stir into dry ingredients just till moistened.
  • Pour batter into greased 8x4-inch loaf pan; bake in 350F 180C oven for 55-60 min or possibly till tester inserted in centre comes out clean.
  • Let cook in pan for 15 min; remove bread to rack and let cold completely.
  • Dust with icing sugar.
  • Makes 1 loaf, 16 slices.