1 c. shortening
4 1/2 c. sugar
6 eggs
3 c. pumpkin (canned)
5 c. flour
3/4 tsp. baking powder
1 1/2 tsp. cinnamon
3/4 tsp. cloves
2 1/4 tsp. salt
2 1/4 tsp. baking soda
1 c. water

Cream shortening. Add sugar and cream well. Add eggs and pumpkin; mix well. Add flour, spices, baking powder and salt. Mix soda and water and add to pumpkin mixture and mix well. Grease 4 small loaf pans and add batter. Bake at 350 degrees for 1 hour and 10 minutes.

NOTE: As a special treat, add a dollop of Cool Whip to your slice.