Carrot Raisin Bread

A yummy rather different sweet bread that adds some spice to your holiday meals. Recipe can be halved to make just one loaf if desired.

• Ready In: 55 mins
• Yields: 2 loaves

Ingredients

• 2  large carrots, cut up
• 1  teaspoon orange zest
• 1  teaspoon cinnamon
• 1⁄2 teaspoon nutmeg
• 2 1⁄4 cups flour
• 2  teaspoons baking powder
• 1⁄2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 1  cup  packed brown sugar
• 1⁄2 cup butter
• 2  eggs
• 1  teaspoon vanilla
• 1⁄2 cup raisins

Directions

1. Cook carrots in small amount of water til tender.
2. Drain, reserving 1/4 c liquid.
3. In food processor or blender, combine carrots, the reserved liquid, orange peel, cinnamon& nutmeg.
4. Cover and process til smooth.
5. In separate bowl, stir together flour, baking powder, baking soda& salt& set aside.
6. In mixer bowl, beat together brown sugar and butter til light& fluffy.
7. Add eggs& vanilla& beat well.
8. Stir in carrot mixture.
9. Add flour mixture and mix well.
10. Fold in raisins.
11. Spoon batter into two greased loaf pans (8x4x2).
12. Bake at 350 degrees for 35 to 40 minutes.
13. Cool in pan for 10 minutes.
14. Remove from pans and cool on rack.