Pumpkin Bread

2 2/3 c sugar
2/3 c shortening
4 eggs beaten
1 16 ounce can pumpkin
2/3 c water
3 1/3 c flour
1/2 t baking powder
2 t soda
1 1/2 t salt
1 t cinnamon
1/2 ground cloves
2/3 c walnuts or pecans
2/3 c dates or chocolate chips

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Cream together sugar and shortening until light and fluffy. Stir in eggs, pumpkin and water.

Sift flour, baking powder, soda, salt, cinnamon and cloves. Gradually stir dry ingredients into the pumpkin mixture. Add nuts and dates or choc chips. Blend well.

Pour into 2 greased 9 by 5 by 3 inch pans. Bake for 1 hour and 15 minutes. Check after 50 minutes.