Pumpkin Bread - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3 1/2 c. sifted flour
2 tsp. soda
1 1/2 tsp. salt
3 c. sugar
1 tsp. cloves
2 tsp. cinnamon
3 tsp. nutmeg
1 c. oil
4 eggs
1 c. water
2 c. pumpkin
1 c. chopped nuts or dates (optional)

Preparation

Beat all ingredients until smooth.
Bake 1 hour at 350\u00b0 or 1 1/2 hours at 325\u00b0 in greased loaf pan.
Chopped nuts or dates can be added to batter.
Can be baked in round cans for smaller loaves which make nice gifts.
Adjust baking time.
Freezes well.