3 1/2 c. flour
2 tsp. baking soda
1 1/2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. nutmeg
3 c. sugar
1 c. oil
2/3 c. melted butter
4 eggs, slightly beaten
2 c. fresh, mashed pumpkin, or 1 can pumpkin (16 oz.)

Beat above in large mixing bowl for 2 minutes.

Add: 1 1/2 c. chopped walnuts

Grease and flour 4 medium loaf pans, or 4 (1 pound) coffee cans. Pour batter in approximately halfway, bread will rise. Bake in 350 degree oven for 1 hour. Test for doneness with toothpick.

(Boil raisins in water for about 1 minute before using in any recipe and it will prevent them from "sinking" to the bottom of the bread.)