Pumpkin Bread - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3 1/2 c. flour
2 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. cinnamon
2/3 c. chopped nuts
2 2/3 c. sugar
4 eggs
2/3 c. water
1/2 tsp. baking powder
1 1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. cloves
2/3 c. raisins or dates
2/3 c. shortening
2 c. pumpkin

Preparation

Sift flour; measure.
Add baking powder, soda, salt and spices; sift together.
Add nuts and fruit; toss lightly.
Cream sugar and shortening.
Add eggs, one at a time, then add pumpkin. Add flour mixture and water; mix thoroughly.
Pour into 2 greased loaf pans.
Bake at 350\u00b0 for 1 hour, or until done.