Pumpkin Bread

(Personally Tested by the Prudent Cook)

• 1 1/2 c. flour
• 1/2 tsp. salt
• 1 c. sugar
• 1 tsp. baking soda
• 1 c. pumpkin puree
• 1/2 c. vegetable oil
• 2 eggs, beaten
• 1/4 c. water
• 2 tsp. cinnamon*
• 1/2 c. chopped nuts (optional)

Preheat oven to 350°F. Sift together flour, salt, sugar, and soda. Combine pumpkin, oil, eggs, water and spices. Add wet to dry and mix just until combined. Stir in nuts, if you are using them. Pour into well-buttered 9x5x3 loaf pan. Bake 50-60 minutes until done. Remove from pan and cool on rack.

Keep wrapped in refrigerator. Serves well with cream cheese.

*Original recipe called for the following, which I did not have on hand when I made this recipe:

• 1/4 tsp. nutmeg
• 1 tsp. cinnamon
• 1/4 tsp. allspice
• 1/4 tsp. cloves