Pumpkin - Gingerbread Loaf

This bread just screams Fall.Interesting flavor combination. There are quite a few ingredients but please don't be intimidated. All the spices are what make it so great.

• Ready In: 1 hr 30 mins
• Serves: 36
• Yields: 3 loaves

Ingredients

• 1  cup margarine
• 3  cups sugar
• 4  eggs
• 3 1⁄3 cups flour
• 2  teaspoons baking soda
• 1⁄2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 1⁄2 teaspoons salt
• 1  teaspoon cinnamon
• 1  teaspoon nutmeg
• 4  teaspoons ginger
• 1⁄2 teaspoon clove
• 2⁄3 cup water
• 2  cups canned pumpkin
• 1  cup  nuts (optional)

Directions

1. Cream together margarine, sugar, and eggs.
2. Combine all dry ingredients and add to creamed mixture alternately with water and pumpkin.
3. Beat well.
4. Pour into 3 well greased loaf pans.
5. Bake at 350 degrees for 55-60 minute or until toothpick comes out clean.