Carrot-Raisin Bread

11/2 C all-purpose flour, sifted
1/2 C sugar
1 tsp baking powder
1/4 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp salt
11/2 tsp ground cinnamon
1/4 tsp ground allspice
1 egg, beaten
1/2 C water
2 Tbsp vegetable oil
1/2 tsp vanilla
11/2 C carrots, finely shredded
1/4 C pecans, chopped
1/4 C golden raisins


1. Preheat oven to 350 °F. Lightly oil two, 9- by 5-inch loaf pans.
2. Stir together dry ingredients in large mixing bowl. Make well in center of dry mixture.
3. In separate bowl, mix together remaining ingredients. Add mixture all at once to dry ingredients. Stir
just enough to moisten and evenly distribute carrots.
4. Turn into prepared pan. Bake for 50 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.
5. Cool for 5 minutes in pan. Remove from pan and complete cooling on wire rack before slicing.