Holiday Pumpkin Bread

2 cups all-purpose flour
1-1/2 cups plus 4 teaspoons sugar, divided
1 cup whole wheat flour
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground allspice
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
2 eggs
1 can (15 ounces) solid-pack pumpkin
1/2 cup canola oil
1/2 cup water
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup chopped pecans

In a bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, 1-1/2 cups sugar, whole wheat flour, brown sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, allspice, baking soda, salt and nutmeg. Combine the eggs, pumpkin, oil, water and vanilla; mix well. Stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. Fold in pecans.

Spoon into two 8-in. x 4-in. x 2-in. loaf pans coated with nonstick cooking spray. Sprinkle with remaining sugar. Bake at 350° for 50-60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool for 15 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks. Makes 2 loaves (12 slices each).