Pumpkin Bread I

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

Ingredients

 * 1½ cups sugar
 * 1 cup cooked or canned pumpkin
 * ½ cup vegetable oil
 * ½ cup water
 * 2 eggs
 * 1⅔ cups all-purpose flour
 * 1 teaspoon baking soda
 * 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
 * ¾ teaspoon salt
 * ½ teaspoon baking powder
 * ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
 * ¼ teaspoon ground cloves
 * ½ cup chopped walnuts
 * ½ cup 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) Cool 10 minutes in pan before removing to a wire rack.