PLACE rack in lower half of oven. Preheat oven to 350°F. Combine flour, baking soda, cinnamon and baking powder.
BEAT sugar and shortening in large bowl, until fluffy. Add eggs, pumpkin and water; mix well. Stir in flour mixture, mincemeat and nuts.
TURN into two greased 9x5-inch loaf pans. Bake 55-60 minutes or until toothpick inserted near center comes out clean. Cool 10 minutes. Remove from pans. Cool completely. Store leftovers covered at room temperature.
This is one of the best Pumpkin Breads I’ve ever made. People are always wondering what my secret is and are totally surprised when I say Bordens Mincemeat. Then they need a copy of the recipe.
This recipe is excellent I have been making every Thanksgiving and Christmas for years but now I can’t locate the condensed mincemeat