Pumpkin Bread *(Makes 3 Loaves; Great At Thanksgiving) - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3 c. sifted flour
1 tsp. baking soda
1 1/2 tsp. salt
2 tsp. cinnamon
1 1/2 tsp. nutmeg
3 c. sugar
1 c. oil
4 eggs
2/3 c. water
2 c. canned pumpkin (not pumpkin pie filling)
chopped walnuts (optional)

Preparation

Mix all dry ingredients together in large bowl; make \"well\" in center and add remaining ingredients.
Mix until smooth.
Portion batter into 3 loaf size pans (or about 6 small foil pans), that have been well-greased and floured.
Bake at 350\u00b0 for about 1 hour (or until it tests done), less time for small pans.
Cool slightly in pans, then place on rack to cool.