QUICK PUMPKIN BREAD
Source of Recipe
ldyolake
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
Sift together:
1 3/4 cups sifted all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon double acting baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
In a large bowl, beat until light and fluffy:
1 1/3 cups sugar
1/3 cup shortening
2 eggs
Add and beat in:
1 cup cooked or canned pumpkin
Now add the sifted ingredients in 3 additions alternately with:
1/3 cup water or milk
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
Do not overbeat between each addition. Fold in:
1/2 cup coarsely chopped nuts
1/2 cup raisins or chopped dates
Pour batter into greased pan and bake for 1 hour or until bread tests done.