Pumpkin Bread

By á-8183

Ingredients

• Makes 2 loaf pans:
• 1 cup shortening
• 4 eggs
• 3 cups sugar
• 1 1/2 tsp. salt
• 2 cups canned pumpkin
• 2 tsp. baking soda
• 1 tsp. cinnamon
• 1 tsp. nutmet
• 1 tsp. cloves
• 3 1/2 cups flour
• 2/3 cup water
• 1 cup chopped walnuts (optional)

Preparation

Step 1

Mix together shortening, eggs, sugar, salt and then add 2 cups canned pumpkin.

Sift together baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves and flour. Add to egg mixture, gradually add 2/3 cup water. Fold in 1 cup of the walnuts, if using.

Bake at 350 for 45 minutes in greased and floured loaf pans.