Pumpkin Nut Bread

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 350°.
2. 2
   Cream butter and add sugar gradually; beat in eggs and vanilla.
3. 3
   Add pumpkin, mixing to combine.
4. 4
   Sift together the flour, salt, soda, baking powder and spices.
5. 5
   Blend with pumpkin mixture.
6. 6
   Add nuts and raisins.
7. 7
   Place batter in 2 greased and floured 9 x 5 x 3-inch loaf pans.
8. 8
   Bake approximately 60 to 65 minutes.
9. 9
   Let stand 10 minutes.
10. 10
    Remove from pans and cool.
11. 11
    Wrap and store overnight before slicing.
12. 12
    Makes 2 loaves. Dates can be used instead of raisins.