#1785 - Raisin Pumpkin Bread

(by Shirley McNevich)

1/3 cup Crisco shortening
1 1/3 cups white sugar
2 eggs
1 cup Libby's pumpkin
1 2/3 cup flour
1 tsp. baking soda
1/4 tsp. baking powder
3/4 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. nutmeg
1/3 cup cold water
1 tsp. vanilla
1/2 cup chopped nuts
1 cup raisins

In a pot add raisins and cover them with water--bring to a boil, cook for 5 minutes, then drain and set aside. In a mixer add Crisco and white sugar--beat. Add eggs--beat. Add pumpkin--beat. Add water, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg and vanilla--beat. Add flour--beat. Remove bowl from mixer--add drained raisins and chopped nuts--stir. Pour batter into a greased/floured bread loaf pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 40-50 minutes.