Pumpkin Tea Bread

Directions

1. 1
   Grease two 9 x 5 x 3-inch loaf pans.
2. 2
   Dust lightly with flour; tap out any excess.
3. 3
   Sift flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon and pumpkin pie spice into bowl and reserve.
4. 4
   Combine pumpkin and water into small bowl; reserve.
5. 5
   Combine shortening, sugar and eggs into large mixing bowl and beat at high speed 3 minutes.
6. 6
   Stir in dry mixture and pumpkin mixture alternately until batter is smooth.
7. 7
   At this point, add nuts.
8. 8
   Pour into prepared pans and bake in 350° oven for 45 minutes or until inserted wooden pick comes out clean.
9. 9
   Cool in pans 5 minutes.
10. 10
    Turn out on wire rack and let cool completely before cutting.
11. 11
    Store in plastic bags in or out of refrigeration.