2/3 c. shortening
2 2/3 c. sugar
4 eggs
2/3 c. raisins
1 can pumpkin (16 oz.)
2/3 c. water
3 1/3 c. flour
2 tsp. baking soda
1 1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. cinnamon

Heat oven to 350 degrees. Grease two 9 x 5 loaf pans. Cream shortening and sugar until fluffy. Stir in eggs, pumpkin, water. Blend in flour, baking soda, salt, baking powder, cinnamon. Stir in raisins. Pour into greased loaf pans. Bake at 350 degrees for 70 minutes. Cool on rack for 30 minutes.