Preheat oven to 350°F. (moderate). Grease a 9- by 5- by 3-inch loaf pan.

Mix dry ingredients, except sugar, thoroughly.

Beat eggs until frothy. Add sugar, oil, and vanilla. Beat until lemon colored, about 3 minutes. Stir in squash. Add dry ingredients. Mix just until dry ingredients are moistened.

Pour into loaf pan. Bake 40 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center of loaf comes out clean.

Cool on rack. Remove from pan after 10 minutes.

Muffins

12 medium-size muffins

Flour, unsifted 2 cups
Baking powder 1 tablespoon
Sugar ⅓ cup
Salt 1 teaspoon
Egg, slightly beaten 1
Milk 1 cup
Shortening, melted, or oil ⅓ cup

Preheat oven to 400°F. (hot). Grease muffin tins.

Mix flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt thoroughly.