Pumpkin Bread - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 2/3 c. sugar
4 eggs, beaten
2/3 c. shortening
2 c. pumpkin
3 1/3 c. flour
1/2 tsp. baking powder
2 tsp. soda
1 1/2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. cloves
2/3 c. water
2/3 c. nutmeats
2/3 c. raisins or chopped dates

Preparation

Cream shortening and sugar.
Sift flour, baking powder, soda, salt and spices.
Add to pumpkin mixture.
Stir in nuts, raisins or dates.
Bake at 350\u00b0 for 1 hour.
Makes 2 loaves.