2/3 c. shortening
2 2/3 c. sugar
4 eggs
1 can (1 lb.) pumpkin
2/3 c. water
3 1/3 c. all purpose flour
2 tsp. baking soda
1 1/2 tsp. salt, optional
1/2 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. cloves, ground
1/2 c. chopped nuts
2/3 c. raisins, optional

Heat oven to 350 degrees. Grease two 9x5x3 inch loaf pans. In large bowl, cream shortening, and sugar until fluffy, stir in eggs, pumpkin and water. Blend in flour, soda, salt and baking powder, cinnamon and cloves. Stir in nuts and raisins. Pour into pans. Bake 70 minutes or until wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean.