Mix:

3 c. sugar
4 eggs
1 c. salad oil
2 c. persimmon or pumpkin

Sift:

3 1/2 c. flour
1 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. nutmeg
1 1/2 tsp. salt
2 tsp. baking soda

Mix dry ingredients into first mixture alternately with 2/3 cup cold water. Fold in 1 cup chopped nuts.

Grease pans. Bake 300 degrees for 1 hour.

Yield: 3 large loaves or 4 medium loaves or 9 small loaves