Pumpkin Bread

• sugar↗1 1⁄2 cups
• oil1⁄2 cup
• eggs↗2
• pumpkin↗1 cup
• flour↗1 3⁄4 cups
• baking soda↗1 teaspoon
• nutmeg↗1⁄2 teaspoon
• clove↗1⁄4 teaspoon
• cinnamon↗1⁄2 teaspoon
• allspice1 teaspoon
• baking powder↗1⁄4 teaspoon
• salt↗1 teaspoon
• water↗1⁄3 cup
• raisins↗1⁄2 cup

  optional

• nuts1⁄2 cup

  optional

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Sift dry ingredients together and set aside.

2. 2

   Mix sugar and oil in bowl.

3. 3

   Add eggs and pumpkin, mix well.

4. 4

   Add sifted dry ingredients to pumpkin mixture and add water.

5. 5

   Grease bottom of a 9x5x3 loaf pan.

6. 6

   Pour mixture into loaf pan.

7. 7

   Bake at 350 degrees for 1 hour or when toothpick comes out clean.

8. 8

   If using fresh pumpkin, you will not need the water.