Pumpkin Bread

Submitted by fizzybrat

"One of my all time favorites"

 

• Ready In: 1hr 25mins
• Ingredients: 13
• Yields: 2 loaves

ingredients

• 2⁄3 cup shortening
• 2 2⁄3 cups sugar
• 4 eggs
• 1 (1 ounce) can pumpkin
• 2⁄3 cup water
• 3 1⁄3 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons baking soda
• 1 1⁄2 teaspoons salt
• 1⁄2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon clove
• 2⁄3 cup nuts, chopped (optional)
• 2⁄3 cup raisins (optional)

directions

1. Heat oven to 350°F.
2. Grease and flour two 9x5x3 inch loaf pan.
3. Combine all ingredients in large bowl and mix well.
4. Pour batter into prepared pans.
5. Bake 70 minutes, or until wooden toothpick inserted into center of loaf come out clean.