Pumpkin Bread - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2/3 c. shortening
2 2/3 c. sugar
4 eggs
1 can (2 c. or 1 lb.) pumpkin
2/3 c. water
3 1/3 c. flour
2 tsp. baking soda
1 1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. cloves
2/3 c. raisins and nuts

Preparation

Cream shortening, sugar and eggs.
Add pumpkin and water; mix well.
Mix in flour, soda, salt, baking powder, cinnamon and cloves.
Beat well; add raisins and nuts (optional).
Bake at 350\u00b0 for 65 to 75 minutes.
Makes 2 loaves or 3 (1 pound) coffee cans, floured and greased.