Pumpkin Bread
["3 1/2 c. flour", "3 c. sugar", "4 eggs", "2 c. pumpkin (No. 303 can)", "1 c. nuts (optional)", "2 tsp. soda", "1 c. vegetable oil", "1/2 c. water", "1 c. dates or raisins, chopped", "vanilla", "salt", "cinnamon", "pinch of cloves"]
["Combine and mix all liquids.", "Stir in dry ingredients.", "Add nuts and dates last.", "Pour batter halfway into 4 (one pound) greased coffee cans.", "Bake 1 1/4 hours at 350\u00b0."]
["flour", "sugar", "eggs", "pumpkin", "nuts", "soda", "vegetable oil", "water", "dates", "vanilla", "salt", "cinnamon", "cloves"]