Grease the bread pans with butter, making sure to coat the corners thoroughly.
In a small bowl, combine the sugar and cinnamon.
Pour the sugar and cinnamon mixture into one bread pan, turning the pan to coat the entire greased surface.
Pour the excess sugar and cinnamon mixture into the other bread pan and repeat.
Set the coated bread pans aside.
Bread Batter
Sift the flour, salt, baking powder, baking soda, and pumpkin pie spice onto parchment paper.
Combine the pumpkin, eggs, oil, vanilla, and sugar in a mixing bowl.
Add the raisins and pecans.
Stir in the dry ingredients just until the mixture is incorporated.
Don't over-mix!
Pour the batter into the prepared coated bread pans.
Baking
Bake for one hour or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Remove the loaves from the oven and let them cool completely on a cooling rack.
Using a butter knife, gently run along the sides and corners of the bread pans.
Holding a plate over the pan, turn over to remove.
Slice and enjoy!
Notes
Culinarian Tips, Tricks, and Suggestions:We feel that the butter, sugar, and cinnamon mixture gives the bread an added texture and a nice extra hint of fall flavor.