Cherokee Sweet Potato Bread Recipe

• 1 3/4 cups all purpose flour
• 1/4 tsp baking powder
• 1 tsp baking soda
• 1tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp cinnamon
• 1/4 tsp ground cloves
• 1/4 cup brown sugar
• 1/3 cup shortening; softened
• 2 eggs; beaten
• 1 cup cooked or canned sweet potatoes; mashed
• 1/3 cup water
• 1/2 cup chopped nuts of choice
• 1/2 cup raisins

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