Pumpkin Bread

1/3 cup shortening

1-1/3 cup sugar

2 eggs

1 cup canned or cooked pumpkin

1-2/3 cup sifted flour

1 teaspoon salt

¼ teaspoon baking powder

½ teaspoon cloves

1 teaspoon soda

½ cinnamon

1/3 cup water

½ cup chopped pecans or walnuts or raisins

Cream together shortening and sugar until fluffy.

Add eggs and pumpkin. Beat well.

Add sifted dry ingredients in thirds alternately with water, beating until smooth after each addition.

Stir in nuts & raisins. Turn into a well-greased 9 x 5 in. (bread) pan and bake in a 350 degree oven for about 45-60 minutes or until done.