[karens]

thanks for the tips and recipes!

PUMPKIN BREAD

1 1/2 c flour
1/2 tsp salt
1 C sugar
1 tsp baking soda
1 cup pumpkin puree
1/2 C vegetable oil
2 eggs beaten
1/4 c water
1/4 tsp nutmeg
1 tsp cinnamon
1/4 tsp allspice
1/4 tsp cloves(ground)
1/2 c chopped nuts **optional

Preheat oven to 350. sift together the flour, salt, sugar, and baking soda.

In a separate bowl combine pumpkin, oil, eggs, water and spices. Combine with dry ingredients and mix. (don't overstir). If you like nuts, add them. (I don't add nuts).

Pour into a greased 9x5x3 loaf pan and bake 50-60 minutes.

Store refrigerated. excellent with cream cheese spread.