Pumpkin Nut Bread

2 c Flour
2 t baking powder
1/4 t. baking soda
1/2 t salt
1/2 t gr. ginger
1/4 t gr. cloves

Stir together in a mixing bowl, set aside.

1 c brown sugar
1/3 c shortening

Mix in a large bowl until well combined.

2 eggs

Beat into sugar mixture.

1 c pumpkin
1/4 c milk

Add and mix well. Add flour mixture mixing well.

1/2 c coarsely chopped pecan
1/2 c raisins or chocolate chips

Stir in.

Turn batter into a greased 9x5x3 inch loaf pan. Bake in a 350 oven for 55-60 minutes or till a wooden pick inserted near center comes out clean. Cool in pan 10 minutes. Remove from pan; cool thoroughly on a wire rack. Wrap and store overnight before slicing. Make 1 loaf.

Oven 350 degree.