Ingredients

  • 2/3 c. shortening
  • 2 2/3 c. sugar
  • 4 eggs
  • 2 c. canned pumpkin
  • 2/3 c. water
  • 3 1/2 c. flour
  • 1/2 tsp. baking powder
  • 1 tsp. cinnamon
  • 1 tsp. ground cloves
  • 1 1/2 tsp. salt
  • 2/3 c. chopped nuts

Method

  • Grease inside of 8 one-pint wide mouth canning jars well.
  • Heat oven to 325°.
  • Cream shortening and sugar together.
  • Beat eggs, pumpkin and water.
  • Sift together flour, baking powder, soda, spices and salt.
  • Add to pumpkin mixture; stir in nuts.
  • Pour mixture into prepared canning jars, filling each half full.
  • Bake for 45 minutes.
  • (Use only canning jars, others can't take the heat.)
  • When done remove one jar at a time, whip sealing edge with paper towel or cloth and screw cap on tightly.
  • The heat will vacuum-seal the jar and the bread will keep for up to one year. Makes 8 pints.