Pumpkin Bread I

Description
Fruit & Vegetable Recipes II by the South Carolina Department of Agriculture, public domain government resource—original source of recipe

Ingredients

 * 1 cup sugar
 * 2 cups cooked or canned pumpkin
 * 2 cups water
 * 3 eggs
 * 2 cups all-purpose flour
 * 2 teaspoons baking soda
 * 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
 * ¾ teaspoon salt
 * ½ teaspoon baking powder
 * 2 teaspoons ground nutmeg
 * ¼ teaspoon ground cloves
 * ½ cup chopped walnuts
 * 6 cups raisins, optional

Directions

 * 1) In a mixing bowl, combine sugar, pumpkin, oil, water and eggs, beat well.
 * 2) Combine dry ingredients; gradually add to pumpkin mixture and mix well.
 * 3) Stir in nuts and raisins, if desired.
 * 4) Pour into a greased 9"x5"x3" loaf pan.
 * 5) Bake at 350°F for 65 – 70 minutes or until bread tests done.
 * 6) Serve immediatly.
 * 7) Bon appetite!