Autumn Bread

• 2/3 Cups shortening
• 2-1/2 Cups sugar
• 4 eggs, beaten
• 2 Cups pumpkin or squash or 1-1/2 Cup bananas
• 1 Cup water
• 3-1/2 Cup flour
• Chopped nuts, (soaked) dried fruit, chocolate chips,(if desired)
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon ginger
• 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 2 teaspoons baking soda

Instructions:
In a large bowl, combine all ingredients; mix well. Grease 3 loaf pans and sprinkle with sugar. Divide batter evenly between pans. Sprinkle tops with sugar. Bake in a pre-heated 350 degree oven for 1 hour or until tests done. Cool at least 10 minutes before removing from pans.