Instructions: Preparation Time: 1:45

Put 1/2 cup lukewarm
water in mixing bowl and add yeast. Sprinkle sugar over, let rise about 10 miutes. Stir well. Add 1/4 cup sugar, molasses, spices, salt and pumpkin.

Add beaten eggs, mix well, then beat in melted shortening and 4 cups flour.

Beat well. Add floured raisins and remaining 4 cups flour; knead well.

Put in a greased bowl, cover and let rise until double its size. Form into loaves and put into 2 greased loaf pans. After greasing loaves let rise again until double. Bake at 325 degrees for 1 hour. Remove greased loaves at once.

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