1 1/2 cups of all purpose flour
1 teaspoon of ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon of salt
1/4 teaspoon of baking powder
1/4 teaspoon of ground nutmeg
1 cup of sugar
1 cup of finely shredded unpeeled zucchini
1/4 cup of cooking oil
1 egg
1/4 teaspoon of finely shredded lemon peel
1/2 cup of chopped walnuts

In a mixing bowl combine the flour, cinnamon, baking soda, salt, baking powder and nutmeg. In another mixing bowl combine the sugar, shredded zucchini, cooking oil, egg, and lemon peel, mix well. Add the flour mixture, stir just until combined. Stir in chopped walnuts. Pour the batter into a greased 8 x 4 x 2 inch loaf pan. Bake in a 350ºF. oven for 55 to 60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes on a wire rack. Remove the bread from the pan, cool thoroughly on a wire rack. Wrap and store overnight before slicing. Makes 1 loaf