3 1/2 c. flour
2 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. nutmeg
3 c. sugar
1 c. Puritan vegetable oil
4 eggs, beaten
3/4 c. buttermilk
1 tsp. vanilla
1 tsp. butter flavoring
1 (16 oz.) can pumpkin
1 c. raisins, floured
1 c. chopped pecans

In a large mixing bowl, sift together flour, soda, salt, cinnamon and nutmeg. Add sugar, oil, eggs and buttermilk; mix well. Stir in flavorings, raisins and pecans.

Pour into 2 greased 9 x 5 x 3 inch loaf pans or four 7 1/2 x 3 1/2 x 2 1/2 inch pans. Bake at 350 degrees for 60-65 minutes for 2 loaves or until bread tests done. 4 loaves about 50-55 minutes. Let stand 10 minutes before removing to wire racks for cooling. Freeze well. Ideal for taking as a gift or to someone special.