A classic bread that is great for Halloween and Thanksgiving. Makes 2 loaves.
3 cups white sugar
1 cup vegetable oil
4 large eggs
16 ounces canned pumpkin
3 1/2 cups flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon cloves
1/2 teaspoon allspice
1/2 cup water
Beat together the sugar, oil and eggs in a bowl. Mix in the canned pumpkin until smooth.
In a separate bowl, mix together flour, spices, baking powder, salt and baking soda; add into the pumpkin mixture intermittently with water.
Pour batter into 2 greased standard 9 x 5 loaf pans. Bake at 350 F for an hour or until toothpick comes out clean.