PUMPKIN BREAD (with squash)

4 eggs
1 3/4 c. pumpkin/squash
2/3 c. melted shortening
2/3 c. water
3 c. sugar
1/2 t. salt
1/2 t. baking powder
2 t. baking soda
1/2 t. ground cloves
1 t. cinnamon
3 1/3 c. flour
(1/2 c. walnuts)

Combine eggs, pumpkin, shortening and water. Beat well by hand and set aside. Combine all dry ingredients. (Add nuts.) Mix dry and moist ingredients by hand. Pour into 2 greased pans. Bake at 350 degrees for 35-45 minuts.

Marjorie Neuenschwander