2/3 c. shortening
2 c. sugar
4 eggs
2 c. mashed pumpkin (1 can)
2/3 c. water
3 1/3 c. all-purpose flour
2 tsp. baking soda
3/4 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. powder
1 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. cloves, crushed
2/3 c. walnuts or pecans
2/3 c. raisins

Cream shortening; add sugar. Add eggs, pumpkin, and water. Add flour and dry ingredients. Add raisins and nuts. Spoon into 2 greased loaf pans. Bake at 350 degrees for 1 hour. Cool in pans 10 minutes. Remove from pans.