Pumpkin Bread

By luvmybuttonsnbows

Ingredients

• 2 2/3 c. sugar 3 1/3 c. flour
• 2/3 c. shortening 1/2 tsp. baking powder
• 4 beaten eggs 2 tsp. soda
• 1 can pumpkin - 1 lb. 1 1/2 tsp. salt
• 2/3 c. water 1 tsp. cloves
• 2/3 c. chopped walnuts, opt.

Preparation

Step 1

Set oven to 350 deg. Cream together sugar and shortening until light and fluffy. Stir in eggs, pumpkin and water. Stir in dry ingredients. Add nuts, if desired. Pour mixture into two loaf pans or tube pan - ungreased. Bake approx. 1 hour, 15 minutes.