Pumpkin Bread II

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
2. 2
   Grease and flour one 9x5 inch loaf pan.
3. 3
   In a large bowl, stir together the flour, brown sugar, baking powder and salt.
4. 4
   Mix in the shortening until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
5. 5
   Make a well in the center, and pour in eggs, milk, pumpkin and vanilla.
6. 6
   Mix well, then stir in nuts.
7. 7
   Bake in preheated oven for 40 to 50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
8. 8
   Let cool in pan for 10 minutes, then turn out onto a wire rack and cool completely.