Put in large mixing bowl:

3 c. sugar
4 beaten eggs
1 c. melted butter
1 tsp. vanilla

Beat at medium speed until well creamed, then add:

20 oz. can or 2 1/2 c. pumpkin

Mix again until well blended, then add:

3 1/2 c. flour
2 tsp. baking soda
1 1/2 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. nutmeg
Dash salt

Mix well with above then add:

2/3 c. water
1 c. chopped walnuts or pecans

Pour into 2 greased and floured loaf pans (bread-size) and bake at 350 degrees for 1 1/2 hours. This can also be baked in a large Angel food cake pan and makes a high, moist, easily sliced bread which will keep a long time. (If your family will let it!) Try using 3 bread pans instead of 2. When using small bread pans (5) start watching timer after 1 hour, 10 minutes. Cover top so it does not brown.