Pumpkin Nut Bread

Name: Pumpkin Nut Bread
Ingredients: 2/3 c. shortening; 2 2/3 c. sugar; 4 eggs; 1 lb. fresh cooked pumpkin (2 c.); 2/3 c. water; 3 1/3 c. flour; 2 tsp. baking soda; 1 1/2 tsp. salt; 1/2 tsp. baking powder; 1 tsp. cinnamon; 1 tsp. cloves; 2/3 c. chopped nuts; 2/3 c. raisins; 1 c. mixed candied holiday fruit (optional)

14 ingredients

5 steps

Ingredients

2/3 c. shortening
2 2/3 c. sugar
4 eggs
1 lb. fresh cooked pumpkin (2 c.)
2/3 c. water
3 1/3 c. flour
2 tsp. baking soda
1 1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. cloves
2/3 c. chopped nuts
2/3 c. raisins
1 c. mixed candied holiday fruit (optional)

Directions

1

Heat oven to 350°.
2

Grease 2 loaf pans or a Bundt pan.
3

In large bowl, cream shortening and sugar until fluffy.
4

Stir in eggs, pumpkin and water.
5

Blend in flour and remaining ingredients, adding nuts, fruits and raisins last and mixing well.