Pumpkin tea loaf

Pumpkin tea loaf

Ingredients/Components

• sugar
• cinnamon - 1 tsp
• eggs - 4 item
• salt
• flour
• water - 2/3 c
• baking powder - 1/2 tsp
• baking soda - 2 tsp
• shortening - 2/3 c
• raisins - 1 c
• walnuts, chopped - 1 c
• ground cloves - 1 tsp
• can pumpkin - 1 lb

How to make pumpkin tea loaf:

Blend shortening and sugar. Add eggs, pumpkin and water. Combine dry ingredients and add to mixture. Mix well. Add raisins and walnuts. Put in 2 (9 x 5-inch) or 3 disposable greased loaf pans. Bake at 350° for 1 1/4 hours. Freezes very well. Can add any kind of nuts and chopped dates.

Recipe categories: Breads, Quick breads, Heirloom/historical.