3 1/3 c. flour
1 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. nutmeg
1 1/2 tsp. salt
2 tsp. baking soda
3 c. sugar
1 c. cooking oil
2 c. canned pumpkin
2/3 c. water
4 eggs
Chopped nuts, if desired

Sift dry ingredients into large mixing bowl. Make a well in the flour and add remaining ingredients. Mix until smooth. Pour into 2 bread loaf pans or 1 tube pan, greased and floured. Bake in 350 degree oven. Loaf pans: 1 hour and 15 minutes; tube pan: 1 hour and 30 minutes.