Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Bread

Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Bread

1







2/3 C unsifted flour

1/4 t baking powder

1 t baking soda

3/4 t salt

1/2 t cinnamon

3/4 t nutmeg

1/3 C shortening

1 1/3 C sugar

1 t vanilla

2 eggs

1 C mashed pumpkin

1/3 C water

1/3 C chopped walnuts (optional)

1/3 C semi-sweet chocolate chips

Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees.

Butter a 9"x5" loaf pan.

Sift flour and next 5 ingredients.

Cream together shortening, sugar and vanilla.

Beat in eggs, one at a time, until fluffy.

Stir in pumpkin.

Stir in chocolate chips and nuts.

Alternately add flour mixture and water.

Mix until blended.

Bake 50-60 minutes.