Pumpkin Bread- Julie Whitaker

Pumpkin Bread

1-1/2 cups sugar
1 cup canned pumpkin
1/2 cup vegtable oil
1/2 cup water
2 eggs
1-2/3 cup flour
1 tsp baking soda
1 tsp ground cinnamon
3/4 tsp salt
1/2 tsp baking powder
1/2tsp ground nutmeg
1/4 tsp ground cloves
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
1/2 cup raisin or choc chips (optional)

In mixing bowl, combine the sugar, pumpkin, oil water and eggs. Combine the dry ingredients; gradually add to pumpkin mixture and mix well. Stir in nuts and choc chips if desired.

Pour into a greased loaf pan. Bake a 350 for 65-70 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool in pan for 10 minutes before removing to a wire rack.