1 c. pumpkin
1/3 c. shortening
1/3 c. water
1 2/3 cups flour
1/4 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. baking soda
1/4 tsp. cloves
1 1/3 cup sugar
3/4 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. cinnamon
2 beaten eggs
1/2 c. chopped nuts

Mix together pumpkin, shortening and water. Add dry ingredients. Beat 2 minutes. Add 2 beaten eggs and mix one more minute. Stir in chopped nuts.

Bake 1 hour at 350°F.

Makes 1 large or 2 small loaves.