Pumpkin Bread (easy)

From The Bread Book
By Judith and Evan Jones

1 3/4 c white flour
1 tsp course salt or 1/2 tsp table salt
2 tsp baking soda
1 c pumpkin puree (or i use roasted squash if i have some)
1/3 c vegetable oil (or 2/3 c plain yogurt)
1/4 c water
2 eggs, beaten
1/2 tsp cinnamon
1/4 tsp nutmeg
Pinch of ground mace and ground cloves
1/2 c chopped nuts or sunflower seeds

Combine the flour, salt, sugar and baking soda. Mix the pumpkin, oil, water, eggs and spices. Stir the dry ingredients into the wet ones enough to mix. Fold in nuts or sunflower seeds if desired.

Turn into a buttered 9-inch loaf pan and bake in a preheated 350 degree oven for 50 - 60 minutes. Turn out and cool on racks.