1/3 c. shortening
1 1/3 c. sugar
2 eggs
1/3 c. water
1 c. pumpkin
1 tsp. baking soda
1 2/3 c. sifted flour
1 c. chopped nuts
1/2 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. nutmeg
1/2 tsp. vanilla extract

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Cream shortening, and add sugar, eggs, water and pumpkin.
Add all dry ingredients.
Beat well and bake for 45 to 50 minutes in a loaf pan.
In high altitude, add 1 tbsp. of flour.