Pumpkin Bread

Name: Pumpkin Bread
Ingredients: 2 2/3 c. sugar; 2/3 c. shortening; 4 eggs; 1 1/2 tsp. vanilla; 2/3 c. water; 2 c. pumpkin; 3 1/3 c. flour; 1 rounded tsp. baking powder; 2 tsp. baking soda; 1 1/2 tsp. salt; 2 tsp. cinnamon; 1 tsp. cloves; 1 c. raisins; 1 c. chopped nuts

14 ingredients

5 steps

Ingredients

2 2/3 c. sugar
2/3 c. shortening
4 eggs
1 1/2 tsp. vanilla
2/3 c. water
2 c. pumpkin
3 1/3 c. flour
1 rounded tsp. baking powder
2 tsp. baking soda
1 1/2 tsp. salt
2 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. cloves
1 c. raisins
1 c. chopped nuts

Directions

1

Mix first 4 ingredients well, then add alternately the flour, spices, baking powder and soda, sifted together, with the water and pumpkin.
2

Mix well after each addition.
3

When well mixed, fold in raisins and nuts.
4

Bake at 350° for 45 to 60 minutes, until done, when tested.
5

Makes 4 loaves (8 x 3/4 x 2 1/2-inch).