2/3 c. Crisco oil
2 2/3 c. sugar
4 eggs
1 can pumpkin
2/3 c. water
3 1/3 c. flour
2 tbsp. baking soda
1 tbsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. baking powder

Mix oil and sugar together. Add eggs and then add pumpkin and water. Mix together remaining ingredients and gradually add to pumpkin mixture.

Grease and flour 3 loaf pans. Pour into pans and bake at 350 degrees for 45-60 minutes. Bread is done when top springs back or toothpick inserted in top comes out clean.

Variation: Add a cup of raisins and a cup of walnuts.