2/3 c. shortening
2 2/3 c. sugar
4 eggs
1 can pumpkin
2/3 c. water or orange juice
3 1/2 c. flour
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1 1/2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. cloves
2/3 c. nuts
2/3 c. raisins (optional)
2/3 c. chopped dates (optional)

STEP 1: Cream shortening and sugar thoroughly.

STEP 2: Add eggs, pumpkin, orange juice.

STEP 3: Sift dry ingredients. Add to mixture.

STEP 4: Add nuts, dates and raisins.

STEP 5: Pour into 3 greased loaf pans or 4 greased coffee cans

1 lb. size. Fill half full.

STEP 6: Bake for about 1 hour at 350 degrees or until a toothpick comes out clean.