Grammy's Harvest Bread

Harvest Bread
(another Grammy classic)

1 c canola oil
2 c sugar
4 eggs

1 can pumpkin (smaller size)

2 ½ c flour

2 t baking soda

2 t cinnamon

1 t salt

1 t nutmeg

½  t ginger (optional)

½ t cloves (optional)

1 ½ c chocolate chips

1 ½ c chopped walnuts (optional)

Cream oil, sugar and eggs together. Add in pumpkin. Add in dry ingredients (flour through spices). Stir in chocolate chips and nuts.

Grease and sugar 2 loaf pans. Pour in batter and bake at 350 for one hour. Cool loaves for ten minutes and remove from pans. Cool further on wire rack.

Optional topping:

Mix 1 c confectioners sugar and sprinkle of cloves and ginger.

Stir in milk to make glaze. Spread on top of loaves.