Zucchini Bread

Instructions

1. Prepare the baking pans
   Preheat oven to 325°F (165°C). Grease and flour two 8x4 inch loaf pans. Set aside.
2. Mix dry ingredients
   In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, salt, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and nutmeg until well combined.
3. Prepare the wet mixture
   In a large bowl, beat eggs, oil, sugar, and vanilla until smooth and light in color, about 2 minutes with an electric mixer on medium speed.
4. Prepare the zucchini
   Grate the zucchini using the large holes of a box grater. If the zucchini is very wet, lightly squeeze it in a clean kitchen towel to remove some excess moisture, but don't squeeze it completely dry.
5. Combine wet and dry ingredients
   Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring just until combined. Fold in the grated zucchini, and if using, the walnuts and raisins.
6. Bake the bread
   Divide the batter evenly between the prepared loaf pans. Bake in the preheated oven for 55-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean with just a few moist crumbs.
7. Cool and serve
   Allow the bread to cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then remove to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing. The bread will be easier to slice when fully cooled.