Pumpkin Bread

1 1/2 cups sugar
1 2/3 cups flour
1/4 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon cloves
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1/2 cup water
1 cup pumpkin
2 eggs
1/2 cup nuts (optional)  I never use them!

Sift dry ingredients.  (I usually just stir them together well)
Stir in remaining ingredients.  Pour batter into greased loaf pans.
Fill approx. 1/2 to 2/3 full.  Bake at 350 degrees.  45 minutes to 1
hour.  I check with a toothpick at 45 minutes.  This is usually enough
time with small pans.