Stir flour, baking powder, soda, salt and spices
Cream shortening, sugar, vanilla before adding eggs one at a time and beating thoroughly after each addition
Stir in pumpkin
Add dry ingredients, alternating with water, beating just until smooth. Do not overbeat.
Place batter in greased loaf pan.
Bake 350' for 45-55 mins or until done.
Cool on wire rack.
Serve with butter.
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