1 3/4 c. flour
1 1/2 c. sugar
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. nutmeg
1/8 tsp. cloves
1/2 c. melted butter
1 c. pumpkin
1 egg, beaten
1/3 c. water
1/2 - 3/4 c. chopped nuts

Sift dry ingredients together. Make a well in the center of the ingredients. Add melted butter and pumpkin already combined with egg and water. Mix well by hand, until dry ingredients are moistened. Pour in greased and floured 9"x5" loaf pan. Bake for 45 to 50 minutes at 350 degrees. Test with toothpick and bake longer if need be.