Pecan Pumpkin Loaf

Pecan Pumpkin Loaf (adapted from recipe on Pamela's Four Mix bag)

Loaf:

4 tbsp vegetable shortening, melted

2 eggs

1/2 cup sugar

1 cup canned pumpkin

1-1/2 cup flour mix

1 tsp cinnamon

1/4 tsp cloves

1/2 tsp ginger

1/4 tsp salt

Topping:

3 tbsp vegetable shortening, melted

1/3 cup brown sugar

1/2 cup pecans

Makes one 8x4 inch loaf.

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Beat the shortening, sugar, eggs, and pumpkin together until well combined. Then mix in all the dry ingredients and again mix until well combined. Pour into a greased 8x4 loaf pan.

Mix all the ingredients of the nut topping together then pour over bread batter and pat in.

Bake for 50 to 60 minutes, until toothpick comes out almost clean.