3 1/2 c. sifted flour
2 tsp. baking soda
2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. nutmeg
1/2 tsp. ginger
3 c. sugar
1 c. salad oil
4 eggs
2 c. canned pumpkin
2/3 c. orange juice, milk or water
1 1/2 c. seedless raisins (opt.)
1 1/2 c. chopped nuts (opt.)

Combine flour, soda, salt, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg and ginger. Mix well, set aside. Beat together sugar and oil. Stir in pumpkin and orange juice. Blend in dry ingredients. Stir in raisins and nuts. Turn into 2 well-greased 9 x 5 x 3 inch loaf pans. Let stand at least 20 minutes. Bake at 325 degrees 1 hour 15 minutes. Let stand in pan 5 minutes, then turn out on racks to cool. This bread freezes well.