2/3 c. shortening
4 eggs
2/3 c. water
2 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. cinnamon
2/3 c. chopped nuts
2 2/3 c. sugar
1 (1 lb.) can pumpkin
3 1/2 c. all-purpose flour, sifted
1/2 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. ground cloves
2/3 c. raisins

Heat oven to 350°F. Grease 2 loaf pans, 9x5x3-inches. In large bowl, cream shortening and sugar until fluffy. Stir in eggs, water and pumpkin. Blend in dry ingredients; stir in nuts and raisins. Pour into pans and bake about 70 minutes, or until it tests done. Cool on wire rack.

Submitted by: Kathleen Roche