Pumpkin Bread - cooking recipe

Ingredients

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

Preparation

Cream shortening and sugar; add eggs, one at a time.
Sift flour, soda and salt; add to creamed mixture.
Add water.
Add pumpkin; mix well.
Add remaining ingredients; mix well.
Makes 3 loaves.
Bake at 350\u00b0 for 30 to 45 minutes.