Grandma Reed'S Holiday Pumpkin Bread - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3 1/2 c. flour
1/2 tsp. ginger
2 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. ground cinnamon
1 tsp. ground cloves
1 1/2 tsp. baking powder
2/3 c. shortening
2 2/3 c. sugar
4 eggs
1 1/2 c. pumpkin (fresh or canned)
2/3 c. water
1 c. raisins (optional)
1 c. walnuts (optional)

Preparation

Preheat oven to 350\u00b0.
Sift together first 6 ingredients; set aside.
Cream together shortening and sugar, then add eggs and water.
Gradually add flour mixture.
Stir in pumpkin, nuts and raisins.
Grease and flour 3 large or 6 small loaf pans.
Bake for 65 to 70 minutes, until done.