Sweet Potato Bread - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2/3 c. shortening (Crisco)
2 c. sugar
4 eggs
2 c. cooked, mashed sweet potatoes
2/3 c. water
3 c. all-purpose flour
2 tsp. soda
1 1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. cinnamon
3/4 tsp. cloves
1/2 c. chopped pecans or black walnuts
1/2 c. raisins

Preparation

Heat oven to 350\u00b0.
Grease 2 loaf pans or 1 tube pan.
In a large bowl, cream the shortening and sugar until fluffy.
Stir in remaining ingredients.
Blend well. Bake about 70 minutes.