Grandma Jones Zucchini Bread

2 C. sugar
1 C. butter or shortening (grandma uses shortening)
2 eggs
3 t. vanilla
2 C. shredded zucchini
3 1/2 C. flour
1 t. baking soda
1 C. nuts (optional)
1 t. cinnamon

Cream together sugar, shortening, and vanilla. Add alternately with the zucchini. Add the dry ingredients. Batter will be stiff. Bake at 350 degrees for 1 hour. Remove bread from pan while still hot.