Grated zucchini is a main ingredient in this popular recipe for moist and delicious quick bread.

• 1 cup solid vegetable shortening, such as Crisco®
• 3 eggs - beaten
• 2 cups sugar
• 3 cups peeled grated zucchini
• 3 tsp. vanilla
• 3 cups flour
• 1 tsp. salt
• 3 tsp. cinnamon
• 2 tsp. baking powder
• 2 tsp. baking soda
• 1/2 cup raisins

Preparation -
In a large bowl, beat the shortening, eggs, and sugar together. Add the grated zucchini & vanilla. Combine the dry ingredients in a separate bowl. Add the dry ingredient mixture to the zucchini mixture. Stir in the raisins. Pour the batter into 2 greased and floured loaf pans. Bake in a preheated oven at 350º for 50 minutes. Remove from the oven and let cool on a wire rack for about 20 minutes, then remove the loaves from the pans. Place the loaves on a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.