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Raisin-Filled Pumpkin Spice Bread

Name: Raisin-Filled Pumpkin Spice Bread
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 60 min
Total time: 1 h 20 min
Yield: 2 loaves (16 slices each).
Ingredients: 2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour; 2 teaspoons baking soda; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg; 3 cups sugar; 1 cup canola oil; 4 large eggs, beaten; 3/4 cup buttermilk; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1 teaspoon butter flavoring; 1 can (15 ounces) solid-pack pumpkin; 1 cup raisins; 1 cup chopped pecans

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Total Time

Prep: 20 min. Bake: 1 hour + cooling

Makes

2 loaves (16 slices each)

Years ago, I got this recipe from one of the best cooks in our church. Freeze a few loaves to have on hand when a friend or neighbor needs a pick-me-up. —Martha Sue Stroud, Clarksville, Texas

Raisin-Filled Pumpkin Spice Bread Recipe photo by Taste of Home

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Ingredients

2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
3 cups sugar
1 cup canola oil
4 large eggs, beaten
3/4 cup buttermilk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon butter flavoring
1 can (15 ounces) solid-pack pumpkin
1 cup raisins
1 cup chopped pecans

Directions

In a large bowl, sift together flour, soda, salt, cinnamon and nutmeg. Add sugar, oil, eggs and buttermilk. Mix well. Stir in flavorings, pumpkin, raisins and pecans. Pour into two greased 9x5-in. loaf pans. Bake at 350° for 60-65 minutes or until bread tests done. Let stand 10 minutes before removing from pans. Cool on a wire rack.

If Cooking for Two: Freeze one loaf for another time.

buttermilk

To substitute for each cup of buttermilk, use 1 Tbsp. white vinegar or lemon juice plus enough milk to measure 1 cup. Stir, then let stand 5 min. Or, use 1 cup plain yogurt or 1-3/4 teaspoon cream of tartar plus 1 cup milk.

Nutrition Facts

1 slice: 225 calories, 10g fat (1g saturated fat), 27mg cholesterol, 168mg sodium, 32g carbohydrate (22g sugars, 1g fiber), 3g protein.