2 c. flour
1 c. sugar
2-1/2 tsp. of baking powder
1 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
1/8 tsp. ground cloves
1 c. canned pumpkin
1/2 c. milk
2 eggs
1/3 c. shortening
1/2 c. chopped nuts
Grease a loaf pan
Preheat oven to 350 degrees
In a mixing bowl stir together 1 cup of the flour, the sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, baking soda, nutmeg, cloves, and 1/4 tsp. salt.
Add pumpkin, milk, eggs and shortening.
With an electric mixer on low speed, mix until combined. Turn the mixer to high and beat for 2 minutes.
Add the remaining flour; beat until well mixed.
Stir in the nuts (save a bit for sprinkling on the top).
Pour batter into pan, sprinkle with reserved nuts.
Bake for 60-65 minutes.
Cool on a rack and remove from pan. Do not wrap until complete cool to avoid the crust getting soggy.