Pumpkin Bread

2/3 c. shortening

2 2/3 c. sugar

4 eggs

1 can (1 pound) pumpkin

2/3 c. water

3 1/3 c. flour

2 t. baking soda

1 1/2 t. salt

1/2 t. baking powder

1 t. cinnamon

1 t. cloves or nutmeg

2/3 c. coarsley chopped nuts (optional)

2/3 c. raisins (optional)

1. Heat oven to 350°.
2. Grease two 9x5x3 inch loaf pans.
3. In large bowl, cream shortening and sugar until fluffy.
4. Stir in eggs, pumpkin and water.
5. Blend in flour, soda,salt, baking powder, cinnamon and cloves.
6. Stir in nuts and raisins.
7. Pour into pans.
8. Bake 70 minutes or until wooden toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.