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Pumpkin Nut Bread

3 1/2 cups unsifted flour

2 tsp baking soda

1 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon

1/2 tsp baking powder

2 cups sugar

2/3 cups shortening

4 eggs

2 cups cooked pie pumpkin flesh

1/2 cup water

1 cup homemade mincemeat, crumbled

1 cup chopped nuts

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

Stir together flour, baking soda, cinnamon & baking powder; set aside. In large mixer bowl, beat sugar and shortening until fluffy. Add eggs, pumpkin and water. Mix well. Stir in flour mixture, mincemeat and nuts. Turn into 2 greased 9 x 5 loaf pans. Bake 55-60 minutes.

NOTE: You can substitute a different winter squash for the pie pumpkin. When using Hubbard squash, add 3/4 cup sugar.