Pumpkin Bread - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 2/3 c. granulated sugar
2/3 c. shortening
2 eggs
2 c. canned pumpkin
2/3 c. water
3 1/3 c. flour
1/2 tsp. baking powder
2 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. cloves
2/3 c. dates, cut up
2/3 c. chopped nuts
2/3 c. raisins

Preparation

Cream shortening and sugar.
Add eggs, pumpkin and water.
Mix well.
Add sifted dry ingredients; blend well.
Stir in dates, nuts and raisins.
Pour into greased and floured loaf tins.
Makes 2 to 3 loaves depending on size of tins.
Bake at 350\u00b0 for about 40 minutes.