1 2/3 c. flour
1/4 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. baking soda
3/4 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. nutmeg
1/3 c. shortening
1 1/3 c. sugar
1/2 tsp. vanilla
2 eggs
1 c. mashed pumpkin
1/3 c. water
1/2 c. chopped walnuts or pecans

Grease a loaf pan. Sift together the flour, baking powder, soda, salt, and spices. Cream the shortening, sugar and vanilla before adding the eggs, one at a time, and beating thoroughly after each addition. Stir in the pumpkin. Then add the already sifted dry ingredients alternately with the water, beating just until the mixture is smooth. Be careful not to over beat. Fold in the nuts. Put into the pan and bake it at 350 degrees for about 45-55 minutes or until done. Turn out onto a wire rack and allow it to cool before storing it in a tight container. Slice and serve with butter.