Pumpkin Bread

3 1/2 c. sifted flour
2 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. nutmeg
1 c. chopped pecans (optional)
1 1/2 c. canned pumpkin
2/3 c. water
3 c. sugar
1 1/2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. cinnamon
4 eggs
1 c. butter

Sift dry ingredients into large bowl. Quickly add all remaining ingredients. Mix until dry ingredients are moist. Bake in greased 9x5x3" pans for 1 hour at 350 degrees. Cool for 5 minutes. Carefully remove from pans and cool on wire rack. While bread is warm, brush with 2 tblsp. melted butter and sprinkle with 2 tblsp. sugar & 1/2 tsp. cinnamon.

From: Lyndall Pack