Pumpkin Bread

from the kitchen of Carolyn

3 ½ Cups flour
1 Tablespoon baking soda
1 ¼ teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 cup chopped nuts (optional)
4 eggs
3 cups sugar
2 cups pumpkin (canned)
¼ cup vegetable oil
¾ cups applesauce
2/3 cup water
Mix eggs and sugar. Add pumpkin, vegetable oil, applesauce and water and mix. Add flour, baking soda, salt and cinnamon and mix just until smooth. Pour into two greased 4 ½ “ x 8 ½” bread pans. Bake at 350 degrees for 60-70 minutes (until toothpick comes out clean).