1 1/2 c. all-purpose flour
1/2 tsp. salt
1 c. sugar
1 tsp. baking soda
1 c. pumpkin puree
1/2 c. vegetable oil
2 eggs, beaten
1/4 tsp. nutmeg
1/4 tsp. cinnamon
1/4 tsp. allspice
Dash of mace
1/2 c. chopped nuts
1/2 c. raisins

Preheat oven to 350°F. Sift together the flour, salt, sugar, and baking soda. Mix the pumpkin, oil, eggs, 1/4 cup water and the spices together, then combine with the dry ingredients; do not mix too thoroughly. Stir in the nuts. Pour into a well-buttered 9-inch by 5-inch by 3-inch loaf pan.

Bake 50 to 60 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean. Turn out of pan and cool on a rack.

Makes 1 loaf.