Pumpkin Bread

 Ingredients

1 1/2 cups sugar
1/2 tsp baking powder
1 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp cloves*
1/2 tsp nutmeg*
1/2 tsp cinnamon*
3/4 tsp salt
1/2 cup oil
1/2 cup water
1 cup of canned pumpkin
2 eggs
1 2/3 cups flour
Optional: nuts, raisins, and dates may be added

Instructions

1. In a bowl combine the sugar, baking powder, baking soda, spices, salt and flour. Stir until mixed.
2. Add eggs, oil, water, and pumpkin mixing thoroughly.
3. Fold in the flour. Do not overmix.
4. Place in a well greased loaf pan and bake at 325 degrees for 1 1/2 hours.

* 1 1/2 tsp of pumpkin pie spice can be used in place of these three spices