3 c. sifted flour
1 1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. nutmeg
1 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. allspice
1 c. shortening
2 3/4 c. sugar
3 eggs
1 tsp. vanilla
1 can (1 lb.) pumpkin
1 c. pecans

May substitute 3 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice.

GLAZE:

1/2 c. confectioners' sugar
1 tbsp. water

Line bottom of 10 inch tube pan with waxed paper. Sift together the salt, flour, soda, baking powder and spices. Cream shortening; gradually add sugar, creaming until light. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in vanilla.

Add flour mixture to creamed mixture alternately with pumpkin, beating after each addition. Stir in pecans. Pour into tube pan and bake in 350 degree oven for 1 1/2 hours. Pour glaze over top while still warm.