Pumpkin Bread

13 ingredients
7 steps

Ingredients

  • 2/3 c. shortening
  • 2 2/3 c. sugar
  • 4 eggs
  • 1 (1 lb.) can plain pumpkin
  • 2/3 c. water
  • 3 1/3 c. flour
  • 1/2 tsp. baking powder
  • 2 tsp. baking soda
  • 1 tsp. salt
  • 1 tsp. cinnamon
  • 1 tsp. ground cloves
  • 2/3 c. chopped walnuts
  • 2/3 c. raisins or chopped dates (both are good)

Directions

  1. 1
    Cream shortening and sugar well.
  2. 2
    Beat in eggs, pumpkin and water.
  3. 3
    Sift together dry ingredients.
  4. 4
    Add to pumpkin mixture. Stir well.
  5. 5
    Add flour, nuts, dates and raisins and stir well again.
  6. 6
    Pour into 2 (2-quart) greased and floured loaf pans.
  7. 7
    Bake at 350° for 1 hour (touch test same as for cakes).

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