Delicious Pumpkin Bread Loaded with Sweet Raisins and Crunchy Pecans

This pumpkin bread recipe is a perfect combination of sweet and nutty flavors, with the added texture from raisins and pecans. It's a comforting treat for breakfast or anytime snack, ideal for the fall season.

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp baking soda
• 1/2 tsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1 tsp cinnamon
• 1/2 tsp nutmeg
• 1/4 tsp cloves
• 1/4 tsp allspice
• 1/2 cup vegetable oil
• 1 1/2 cups sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1 cup pumpkin puree
• 1/4 cup water
• 1/2 cup raisins
• 1/2 cup chopped pecans

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F and grease a 9x5 inch loaf pan.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and allspice.
3. In a separate large bowl, mix together the vegetable oil and sugar until well combined.
4. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
5. Stir in the pumpkin puree and water until smooth.
6. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring until just combined.
7. Fold in the raisins and chopped pecans.
8. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
9. Bake for 60-70 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
10. Cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.

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