Pumpkin Bread

2/3 C shortening
2 2/3 C sugar
4 eggs
1 1b can of pumpkin (plain pumpkin, no spices added)
2/3 C water
3 1/3 C flour
2 tsp baking soda
1 1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp baking powder
1 tsp cinnamon
1 tsp ground cloves
2/3 C coarsely chopped nuts
2/3 C raisins (a combination of regular raisins & golden raisins looks nice)

Heat oven to 350 degrees. Grease 2 9x5x3 inch or 3 8 1/2 x 4 1/2 x 2 1/2 loaf pans.

In large bowl cream shortening & sugar until fluffy. Stir in eggs, pumpkin & water. Blend in flour, soda, salt, baking powder, cinnamon & cloves. Stir in nuts & raisins. Pour into pans. Bake about 70 minutes or until wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean. Check it after about 60-65 minutes.