Pumpkin Tea Loaf - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2/3 c. shortening
2 2/3 c. sugar
4 eggs
1 (1 lb.) can pumpkin
2/3 c. water
3 1/2 c. flour
2 tsp. baking soda
1 1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. ground cloves
1 tsp. cinnamon
1 c. raisins
1 c. walnuts, chopped

Preparation

Blend shortening and sugar.
Add eggs, pumpkin and water. Combine dry ingredients and add to mixture.
Mix well.
Add raisins and walnuts.
Put in 2 (9 x 5-inch) or 3 disposable greased loaf pans.
Bake at 350\u00b0 for 1 1/4 hours.
Freezes very well.
Can add any kind of nuts and chopped dates.