From OHG'S Recipe Garden

CHEROKEE SWEET POTATO BREAD

1-2/4 c all-purpose flour
1/2 t baking powder
1 t baking soda
1 t canning salt
1/2 t cinnamon
1/4 t ground cloves
1 c sugar
1/4 c brown sugar
1/3 c shortening, softened
2 large brown eggs, beaten
1 c cooked or canned (mashed) sweet potatoes
1/3 c spring water
1/2 c chopped hickory nuts
1/2 c raisins

In a mixing bowl sift together flour, baking powder,
soda, salt, and spices. Set aside. In a separate large mixing bowl
cream sugars and shortening till fluffy. Beat in eggs, then sweet
potatoes, then water. Stir in dry ingredients; fold in nuts and
raisins. Pour batter into a well greased 9x5-inch loaf pan. Bake
in preheated 350 degree F oven 50-60 minutes. Bread tests done
when knife inserted in center comes out clean.