Pumpkin Bread

Sift together:
1 1/2 Cups Sugar
1/4 Tsp Baking Powder
1 Tsp Baking Soda
3/4 Tsp Salt
1/2 Tsp of each:  Cloves, Cinnamon & Nutmeg
1 2/3 Cups of Flour
 
Add and mix well:
1/2  Cup Salad Oil
1/2  Cup of Cold Water
2 Eggs
1  Cup Pumpkin
1/2 Cup Nuts
 
 
***Place in a well-greased and floured loaf pan
Variation: To make banana bread, use 1 cup mashed banana instead of pumpkin
Bake at 325 degrees for about 1 hour