Pumpkin Bread

1/4 c. plus 2 Tbsp. shortening

1/2 C. sugar

2 eggs, beaten

1 cup (9 oz.) pumpkin (use dry measuring cup to spoon in and level off)

1 3/4 c. flour

1/4 tsp. salt

1/4 tsp. baking powder

1 tsp. baking soda

1/4 tsp. cloves

1/4 tsp. cinnamon

1/3 C. cold water

½ cup mini semisweet chocolate chips

1. Preheat oven to 350°. Grease pans liberally with shortening and coat with flour.

2. Cream shortening and sugar together.

3. Add eggs and pumpkin. Mix together.

4. Measure dry ingredients into a bowl. Stir to combine.

5. Add dry ingredients to creamed mixture, alternately with water.

6. Stir in chocolate chips.

7. Pour into prepared pans.

8. Bake for 30-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

9. Cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Remove from pan and cool on a rack for another 10 minutes before slicing.