Pumpkin Bread
["2 2/3 c. sugar", "3 eggs", "2/3 c. shortening", "2 c. fresh pumpkin (canned pumpkin could be used)", "3 c. plain flour", "1/2 tsp. baking powder", "2 tsp. baking soda", "1 1/2 tsp. salt", "2 tsp. cinnamon", "2/3 c. chopped walnuts or pecans", "2/3 c. raisins", "2/3 c. water", "yellow food coloring (optional)"]
["In a large bowl, mix together flour, baking powder, soda, salt and spices.", "In another large bowl, mix sugar and shortening until creamy.", "Add eggs one at a time.", "Add pumpkin and mix well.", "Pour flour mixture (slowly) into sugar mixture.", "Add water as needed. Beat until thoroughly mixed.", "Pour into greased loaf pans.", "Bake at 350\u00b0 for 1 hour or until done."]
["sugar", "eggs", "shortening", "fresh pumpkin", "flour", "baking powder", "baking soda", "salt", "cinnamon", "walnuts", "raisins", "water", "yellow food coloring"]