Pecan Raisin Bread

Pecans, a member of the hickory family, are an American nut. While related to the walnut, pecans have a rich, buttery nature of their own. Pecan halves look very much like the rugged walnut half, but have more oil. There are at least five hundred varieties of pecans, all of whose original habitats are in the southern United States, from Georgia to Texas. Many bakers who do not favor walnuts love pecans. Although raisins and pecans are often combined in sweet breads, this one is savory. Serv