Pumpkin Bread - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3 c. flour
2 c. sugar
2 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. cloves (optional)
1 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. nutmeg
1 tsp. salt
1 1/2 tsp. baking powder
3 eggs
1 1/2 c. pumpkin
2/3 c. salad oil
1 c. chopped nuts
2 c. chopped dates

Preparation

Heat oven to 350\u00b0.
Mix first 8 ingredients in large mixing bowl with fork, then add next 3 ingredients with beater until everything is mixed together, then fold in nuts and dates.
Makes 2 loaves.
Bake at least 1 hour or longer if needed.
Test with toothpick.
Instead of dates you can use raisins.