3 c. sugar
4 eggs
2 c. prepared pumpkin (fresh makes it taste even better)
1/2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. nutmeg
1 c. salad oil
2/3 c. water
3 1/2 c. flour
2 tsp. soda
1 tsp. baking powder
1 c. chopped nuts

Sift together flour, soda, and baking powder. Combine all ingredients, except nuts. Beat until smooth. Fold in the nuts. Fill bread pans, floured, 1/2 to 2/3 full.

Can use floured coffee cans. Bake at 350 degrees for 1 hour and 15 minutes. Test with toothpick for doneness. Let stand 20 minutes before removing from pans. Can be frozen.