3 c. flour
4 eggs, beaten
16 oz. can pumpkin
1 c. vegetable oil
2/3 c. water
1 c. chopped nuts or dates
1 tbsp. cinnamon
1 tbsp. nutmeg
1 tsp. salt
2 tsp. baking soda
3 1/3 c. flour

Beat sugar and eggs; add pumpkin, oil and water. Beat in dry ingredients. Add nuts or dates. Pour in 2 well greased loaf pans, bake at 350 degrees for 1 hour. Cool in pans for 15 to 20 minutes. Remove from pans; continue baking on rack another 10 minutes. Wrap when cooled.