Olive Oil Zucchini Bread

Preparation

1. Step 1

   Heat oven to 350 degrees. Butter an 8-inch loaf pan.

2. Step 2

   In a large bowl, use a rubber spatula to mix together the grated zucchini, sugar, olive oil, yogurt, eggs and vanilla extract.

3. Step 3

   Whisk together the flour, salt, baking soda, baking powder, lemon zest and spices in a separate bowl. Fold the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients. Fold in the walnuts if using.

4. Step 4

   Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake for 40 to 55 minutes, rotating the pan halfway through baking. The bread will be done when a toothpick inserted into the middle comes out clean.

5. Step 5

   Cool on a wire rack for 10 minutes. Remove the bread from the pan and cool on a rack completely before cutting and serving.