Zucchini Bread

It is wet and cold out there today...the winds are supposed to come in harder ... so won't this be interesting getting the dogs to the groomers today....But until then i think i will bake some quick bread...one of our favorites here is zucchini bread....so here goes:

Zucchini Bread
2 cups flour
1 tsp.cinnamon
1/2 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp baking soda
1 tsp salt
2 cups sugar
1 1/2 cups grated, raw zucchini
1/2 cup grated carrot (gives bread a nice color)
1 cup vegetable oil
3 eggs
2 tsp. vanilla
1/2 cup chopped nuts
1/2 cup chopped dates or raisins
Sift dry ingredients. Beat together eggs; add oil, sugar, vanilla and grated vegetables. Add dry ingredients to egg mixture. Add nuts and raisins. Pour into 2 greased and floured 8x4 inch loaf pans. Bake about 1 hour at 325 degrees.....sometimes a little longer...check the centers with knife and if it comes out clean it is done....ENJOY!