3 c sugar

1 c salad oil (e.g. canola)

3 1/2 c flour

1 1/2 t salt

1 t cinnamon

1/2 t nutmeg (optional)

2/3 c water

4 eggs

2 t baking soda

1 can pumpkin

Dissolve sugar in oil and water. Add eggs and mix. Add all dry ingredients. Add pumpkin and mix well. Pour into greased and floured loaf pan(s). E.g., 2 9x5x3 pans Bake about one hour at 350. Bread freezes well.