Baking Basics: Easy Homemade Zucchini Bread

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat the oven to 350 F.Using your fingers, generously butter the insides of two loaf pans.Beat eggs, sugar, oil and vanilla together in a large bowl until smooth.In a separate bowl, combine the cinnamon, nutmeg, baking soda, baking powder, flour and salt and stir with a fork until well mixed.
2. 2
   Pour the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients gradually, then fold in 2/3 of the walnuts.Divide batter between loaf pans.
3. 3
   Drizzle the tops of the loaves with maple syrup and sprinkle with nuts.
4. 4
   Bake for one hour, then insert a toothpick in the center of one loaf to test for doneness. If it comes out clean, remove loaves and allow to cool for at least an hour before turning out and slicing. If not, return to the oven for ten more minutes.
5. 5
   Serve with room temperature butter for easy spreading.