Macadamia Pumpkin Bread

• 3 cups sugar
• 4 eggs
• 1 cup shortening
• 2 cups pumpkin (1 can)
• 2/3 cup water
• 3 1/3 cup flour (all-purpose)
• 1 cup macadamia nuts, chopped
• 1 tsp. cinnamon
• 1½ tsp. salt
• 1 tsp. nutmeg
• 2 tsp. soda
• 1 tsp. vanilla

Mix all ingredients in a large bowl. Pour into greased loaf pans. Bake at 350 degrees for 45 minutes to 1 hour. Serve hot or cold.