My Special Zucchini Bread Recipe

INGREDIENTS

• 1 1/2 cups chopped walnuts, plus a few to sprinkle on top
• 1/3 cup poppy seeds (optional)
• zest of two lemons (optional)
• 1/2 cup crystallized ginger, finely chopped (optional)
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter
• 1 cup sugar
• 1/2 cup fine grain natural cane sugar or brown sugar, lightly packed
• 3 large eggs
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 3 cups grated zucchini (about 3 medium), skins on, squeeze some of the moisture out and then fluff it up again before using
• 3 cups whole wheat pastry flour (or all-purpose flour)
• 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1 tablespoon curry powder (optional)
• Special equipment: two 1 pound loaf pans (5 x 9 inches)