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Serving Size : 8 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Breads Christmas
Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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2/3 c Shortening
2 2/3 c Sugar
4 Eggs
2 c Canned pumpkin
2/3 c Water
3 1/3 c Flour
1/2 ts Baking powder
2 ts Baking soda
1 ts Cinnamon
1 ts Ground cloves
1 1/2 ts Salt
2/3 c Nuts
Cream shortening and sugar; beat in eggs, pumpkin, and water. Sift
together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and spices. Add to
pumpkin mixture. Stir in nuts. Pour mixture into greased wide mouth
pint jars, filling half full. Bake at 325°F for 45 minutes. When
done, remove jars one at a time; wipe sealing edge with paper towel
and screw cap on tightly. The heat will vacuum seal the jar and the
bread will keep up to 1 year. Makes great Christmas gifts.
