Carol's Pumpkin Bread

This has been a favorite family recipe for as long as I can remember, and whenever we wanted to make it we dug out Carol's trusty 3x5 index card from her recipe box.  Since I got the card wet while baking this scrumptious bread the other day I figured I better get it in here before I could no longer read the card.  This is always a welcome treat to have around especially for the holidays (any holidays!)  This recipe makes 2 loaves.

Preheat oven to 350º.

Mix all of the dry ingredients until completely combined.  Add remaining ingredients one at a time (except nuts) mixing well by hand after each.  Lastly add the nuts and raisins and mix well.

Add one half of the batter to a medium size to large baking loaf and bake for about 65 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the middle comes out clean.

Notes:  This batter makes approximately 6 cups; use ½ of the batter for each medium size baking loaf.