2/3 c. shortening
2 2/3 c. sugar
4 eggs
2 c. cooked pumpkin, mashed
2/3 c. water
3 1/3 c. all-purpose flour
1/2 tsp. baking powder
2 tsp. baking soda
1 1/2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. ground cinnamon
1 tsp. ground cloves
2/3 c. pecans or walnuts, ground
2/3 c. raisins

Cream shortening, gradually add sugar, beating well. Add eggs, mix well. Stir in pumpkin and water. Combine flour, baking powder, soda, salt, cinnamon and cloves. Add to creamed mixture, mixing well. Fold in nuts and raisins. Spoon into 2 well-greased and floured 9 x 5 x 3 inch loaf pans. Bake at 350 degrees for 1 hour and 10 minutes or until bread tests done.