Pumpkin Bread

This is the best Pumpkin Bread recipe. It is moist and full of flavor. I always double the recipe and make it 3 or 4 times during the holidays. My mom always made this when we were kids. This bread freezes well.

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

Ingredients

• 2⁄3 cup shortening
• 2 2⁄3 cups sugar
• 4  eggs
• 1 (16 ounce) can  of libby's  pumpkin pie mix
• 2⁄3 cup water
• 3 1⁄2 cups flour
• 2  teaspoons baking soda
• 1 1⁄2 teaspoons salt
• 1⁄2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1  teaspoon cinnamon
• 1⁄2 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice

Directions

1. Pre-heat oven to 350.
2. Mix Shortening and sugar until fluffy.
3. Stir in eggs.
4. Mix in water and pumpkin.
5. Mix in all remaining ingredients.
6. Pour into 2 bread pans.
7. Bake for 70 minutes.