2-1/2 c. all-purpose flour
1 c. sugar
3-1/2 tsp. baking powder
1 egg
1 c. finely chopped nuts
1-1/2 c. raisins
1 tsp. salt
3 tbsp. oil
1-1/4 c. milk

Heat oven to 350 degrees. Grease and flour loaf pan, 9 x 5 x 3 inches. Measure all ingredients into large mixer bowl. Beat for 1/2 minute on medium speed. Pour into pan. Bake 55 to 65 minutes or until wooden toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Remove from pan. Cool completely. Store bread in airtight container.

If desired make some vanilla frosting and spread lightly over bread before cutting.