Zucchini Bread

2 1/3 cups sugar
2/3 cups shortening
3 cups shredded zucchini
2/3 cups water
4 eggs
3 1/3 cups flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground clove
2 teaspoons vanilla
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
2/3 cups chopped nuts
2/3 cups raisins


Grease bottoms of pans only.

Mix sugar with shortening. Stir in the zucchini, water, eggs, then add dry stuff. Last add the nuts and raisins.

Bake at 350 for about 60-70 minutes or until toothpick clean.

Serve with melting butter and/or powdered sugar sprinkled on it.