1/2 c. nuts
3 c. sugar
1 c. cooking oil
1 1/2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. vinegar
1 tbsp. pumpkin pie spice
2 c. pumpkin
3 1/2 c. flour
4 eggs 2/3 c. cold water
2 tsp. baking soda

Preheat oven 350°F. Cream sugar and oil together, add eggs and pumpkin, beat well. Add salt and spices and vinegar, then one cup flour.

Combine soda and water and add to batter with remaining flour.

Bake 1 hour or until done when toothpick is inserted.

Makes 2 loaves.