Pumpkin Bread

Name: Pumpkin Bread
Ingredients: 1/3 c. shortening; 1 1/3 c. sugar; 3 eggs; 1 c. pumpkin; 1 2/3 c. sifted all-purpose flour; 1/4 tsp. baking powder; 1/2 tsp. cinnamon; 1 tsp. baking soda; 3/4 tsp. salt; 1/3 c. water; 1/2 c. chopped nuts (your choice)

11 ingredients

8 steps

Ingredients

1/3 c. shortening
1 1/3 c. sugar
3 eggs
1 c. pumpkin
1 2/3 c. sifted all-purpose flour
1/4 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. baking soda
3/4 tsp. salt
1/3 c. water
1/2 c. chopped nuts (your choice)

Directions

1

Cream shortening and sugar.
2

Add the eggs and the pumpkin; beat thoroughly.
3

Sift together dry ingredients, add to the creamed mixture in thirds with the water.
4

Beat enough until the batter is smooth.
5

Stir in nuts.
6

Pour batter into greased and floured cans (4 smooth ones) or two loaf pans.
7

Bake in a 350° oven for 35 minutes or until done.
8

When baked (test with a toothpick) roll can and loosen, cake will come out easily.