Pumpkin Bread

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2. 2
   Butter and flour three 9x5x3-inch loaf pans.
3. 3
   Sift together dry ingredients; set aside.
4. 4
   In a large bowl, cream shortening, sugar, and vanilla.
5. 5
   Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
6. 6
   Add pumpkin; mix well.
7. 7
   Add in dry ingredients alternating with water.
8. 8
   Mix until smooth.
9. 9
   Fold in nuts.
10. 10
    Turn batter into prepared pans.
11. 11
    Bake for 45 to 55 minutes, or until tester inserted in the center of the loaf comes out clean
12. 12
    Transfer to rack and cool for 10 minutes before removing loaf from pan.