Unbelieveable Pumpkin Spice Bread

Fall is here and I look for lots of pumpkin goodies to make. To me there is nothing more homier and comforting than the baking during this time. I love all the spices and the fact that eating them right out of the oven is fabulous. I made this last week and my family couldn't stop eating it. Give it a try, I think you'll agree.

1½ hours 20 min prep
SERVES 24 , 2 loaves
2 cups canned pumpkin
3 cups sugar
1 cup water
1 cup vegetable oil
4 eggs
3 1/3 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
2 teaspoons cinnamon
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
3/4 teaspoon ground cloves
Heat oven to 350.
in a large mixing bowl, combine pumpkin, sugar, water, vegetable oil and eggs.
Beat until well mixed.
Measure the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, salt, baking powder, nutmeg and cloves into a separate bowl and stir until combined.
Slowly add the dry ingredients to the pumpkin mixture, beating until smooth.
Grease two 9 x 5 inch loaf pans and dust with flour. I personally prefer a product called Cake Release by Wilton. I have never had a cake or quick bread stick using this product.
Evenly divide the batter between the two pans.
Bake for 60-70 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.
Cool for 10-15 minutes, then remove from pans by inverting onto a rack and tapping the bottoms.
Slice and serve plain, buttered, or with cream cheese.