Pumpkin Bread

 Eine amerikanische Spezialität

Für den der es mag, mein Fall ist es nicht, meine Frau liebt es.

For fans only. It's not my thing. My wife is happy she doesn't have to share.

4 Tablespoons butter 

4 Tablespoons vegetable shortening 

2 eggs

1 cup pumpkin or squash, cooked & mashed

1 1/2 cups flour

1/2 teaspoon cloves

1/2 teaspoon cinnamon

1/2 teaspoon nutmeg

1/2 teaspoon baking soda

1/2 teaspoon baking powder

1/4 teaspoon salt

Butter a 9-inch by five-inch loaf pan. Preheat Oven to 350° F (175°C).

Beat butter, shortening and sugar. 

Add eggs and pumpkin. 

Sift together the dry ingredients and add to wet ingredients.

Bake for one hour and 10 minutes.