Pumpkin Bread

Directions

1. 1
   Combine eggs and sugar in a large mixing bowl.
2. 2
   Stir in pumpkin, oil, water, and vanilla till blended.
3. 3
   Stir together flour, cinnamon, salt, and baking soda.
4. 4
   Add to pumpkin mixture, stirring till just combined.
5. 5
   Fold in chips and nuts.
6. 6
   Pour mixture into four greased 7x3x2 pans or two greased 9x5x3 baking pans.
7. 7
   Bake in a 350 oven about 55 minutes for smaller loaves; about 65 minutes for larger loaves or till a toothpick inserted near the centers comes out clean.
8. 8
   Cool bread 10 minutes on wire racks.
9. 9
   Loosen sides; remove from pans.
10. 10
    Cool completely on wire rack.
11. 11
    Wrap and store overnight before slicing.
12. 12
    Makes 4 small or 2 large loaves.