Sweet Potato Bread - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 1/2 lb. sweet potatoes
3 1/2 c. all-purpose flour
2 tsp. baking soda
1 1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. ground nutmeg
1/2 tsp. ground cloves
4 beaten eggs
1 c. cooking oil
3 c. sugar
1 c. chopped pecans
1/2 c. raisins

Preparation

Peel and cube potatoes.
Cook, covered in boiling water until tender.
Drain; reserve 2/3 cup cooking water.
Mash potatoes. Set aside.
(You should have 2 cups.)
Combine flour, soda and spices in an extra-large mixing bowl.
Set aside.
Combine eggs, oil, sugar, sweet potatoes and reserved cooking water in another mixing bowl.
Stir into flour mixture until well combined.
Stir in pecans and raisins.
Divide mixture evenly among three greased 8 x 4 x 2-inch or 7 1/2 x 3 1/2 x 2-inch pans.