Pumpkin Bread - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 2/3 cups sugar
4 eggs
2/3 cup shortening
3 1/3 cups flour
2 cups pumpkin
2/3 cup water
2/3 cup dates, chopped (optional)
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
2/3 cup nuts
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon cloves

Preparation

Grease loaf pan.
Cream shortening, sugar, eggs.
Add pumpkin and water.
Add sifted flour, soda, salt, baking powder and spices. Stir in dates and nuts.
Bake in preheat-heated 350 degree oven for one hour.
Makes 2 or 3 small loaves.