Pumpkin Bread - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2/3 c. shortening
2 2/3 c. sugar
4 eggs
2 c. pumpkin
2 tsp. soda
1 1/2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. cloves
2/3 c. water
3 1/3 c. flour (all-purpose)
2/3 c. nuts
2/3 c. raisins
1/2 tsp. baking powder

Preparation

Grease 2 loaf pans or 3 (8 1/2 x 4 1/4 x 2 1/2) pans. In a large bowl, cream shortening and sugar until fluffy; stir in eggs, pumpkin and water. Blend in flour, soda, baking powder and spices. Stir in nuts and raisins. Bake in preheated 350\u00b0 oven for 70 minutes.