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PUMPKIN BREAD




List of Ingredients



• 2/3 C. shortening
  
• 2 2/3 C. white sugar
  
• 4 eggs, beaten
  
• 2 C. pumpkin
  
• 2/3 C. water
  
• 3 1/3 C. flour
  
• 1/2 t. baking powder
  
• 2 t. soda
  
• 1 1/2 t. salt
  
• 1 1/2 t. cinnamon
  
• 1 t. nutmeg
  
• 1/4 t. cloves
  
• 2/3 C. nuts or raisins
  






Instructions



1. Cream shortening and sugar.
   
   
2. Add eggs and pumpkin which has been mixed with the water.
   
   
3. Sift flour, baking powder, soda, salt and spices together and add to pumpkin mixture.
   
   
4. Stir in nuts and raisins if used.
   
   
5. Pour into greased pans. (standard loaf pans) Bake at 350 degrees for 1 hour or until done.
   
   






Final Comments


Can be baked in greased cans, 1/2 full, 40 minutes or until done. Makes 1 bundt pan and 2 cans filled 1/2 full.