Spicy Pumpkin, Pecan And Raisin Tea Bread — Belinda Jeffery

Ingredients

• Makes 1 large loaf.
• 1 cup (160g) organic spelt flour (or wholemeal flour)
• 1 cup (220g) firmly-packed dark brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon bicarbonate of soda
• 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger (or more if you like ginger)
• 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground nutmeg
• 1 cup (170g) raisins (chopped dates are terrific too)
• 1 cup (140g) roasted pecans, roughly chopped
• 1 1/2 cups grated pumpkin (butternut or Kent are good as they are so sweet)
• 2 eggs
• 1/3 cup (80ml) light olive oil
• 1/2 cup (125ml) milk
• 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• Pepitas (pumpkin seeds) or sliced pecans, for topping