Pecan Pumpkin Loaf - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/3 c. shortening
1 1/3 c. sugar
1 c. canned or cooked pumpkin
2 eggs
1/2 tsp. vanilla extract
1 2/3 c. flour
1 tsp. baking soda
3/4 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon
1/2 tsp. ground nutmeg
1/3 c. water
1 c. chopped pecans or walnuts

Preparation

In a mixing bowl, cream shortening and sugar.
Add pumpkin; beat well.
Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
Beat in vanilla.
Combine the dry ingredients; add to pumpkin mixture alternately with water.
Stir in nuts.
Pour into a greased 9 x 5 x 3-inch loaf pan.
Bake at 350\u00b0 for 55 to 65 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack.
Yield: 1 loaf.