Pumpkin Bread - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3 c. sugar
1 c. oil
3 eggs
1 (16 oz.) can pumpkin (2 c.)
3 c. plain flour (unsifted)
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. ground cloves
1 tsp. ground cinnamon
1 tsp. ground nutmeg
1 c. pecans, chopped
3/4 to 1 c. dates, chopped (optional)

Preparation

Mix first 4 ingredients well; add dry ingredients and spices. Mix thoroughly.
Fold in nuts and dates.
Divide mixture among 3 one pound coffee cans which have been greased and floured.
Bake at 350\u00b0 for 65 to 70 minutes.
Makes 3 small loaves.
Good served warm or with cream cheese.
Better made a day or 2 ahead.