Carrot And Spice Quickbread

Directions

Combine first 6 ingredients in a small bowl.

Set aside.

Using a mixer, or stirring vigorously by hand, cream buttery blend in a good-sized mixing bowl.

Gradually add sugar, beating well.

Beat in milk, orange juice, egg, vanilla and orange rind.

Stir in carrots, raisins and walnuts.

Add reserved dry ingredients.

Mix well.

Spoon batter into 2½-by-2½-by-2½-inch loaf pan coated with cooking spray.

Bake at 375℉ (190℃) for 45 minutes, or until wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean.

Cool in pan 10 minutes.

Remove from pan and let cool completely on wire rack.