Pumpkin Bread

Ingredients:

• 1 2/3 cup flour
• 1 1/4 cup sugar
• 1/4 tsp. baking powder
• 1 tsp. baking soda
• 1/2 tsp. cinnamon
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• 1/4 tsp. cloves
• 1/4 tsp. nutmeg
• 1/2 tsp. salt
• 1/3 cup melted shortening
• 1/3 cup water
• 1 cup pumpkin
• 2 eggs, beaten
• 1/3 cup chopped nuts, optional
• 2/3 cup raisins, optional

Directions:

Sift flour with sugar, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, and salt. Add melted shortening, water, pumpkin, eggs, nuts, and raisins. Mix well. Pour into greased loaf pan.

Bake at 325 degrees F for 1 hour and 15 minutes.

By Robin from Washington, IA