1 2/3 c. sifted flour
1/4 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. baking soda
1/8 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. cloves
1/2 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. nutmeg
1/2 tsp. ginger
1/2 tsp. vanilla
1/3 c. shortening
1 1/3 c. sugar
2 eggs
1 c. mashed pumpkin
1/3 c. brandy
1/2 c. nuts, chopped

Cream together shortening and sugar. Add eggs and brandy; set aside. In bowl combine all dry ingredients. Combine all dry ingredients with all wet ingredients. Add nuts. Pour into greased and floured loaf pan. (Makes 1 large loaf or 4 mini loaves.) Bake at 350 degrees for 1 hour in large loaf; 45 minutes for mini loaves. Optional: Pour 3 tablespoons brandy over bread while warm out of oven.