Sift together:
1 3/4 c. sifted all-purpose flour
1/4 t. baking powder
1 t. baking soda
1 t. salt
1/2 t. cinnamon
1/4 t. ground cloves

In large bowl, beat until light and fluffy:
1 1/3 c. sugar
1/3 c. soft shortening
2 eggs

Add and beat in:
1 c. cooked or canned pumpkin

Now add the the sifted dry ingrediants in 3 additions alternately with:
1/2 c. water or milk
1/2 t. vaniila

Do not over beat between each addition. Then fold in:
1/2 c. coarsely chopped nuts
1/3 c. raisins or chopped dates

Pour batter into a greased loaf pan and bake about 1 hour or until bread tests done.

makes one 9 x 5 inch loaf