Pumpkin Bread

{Yield: 5 small, 1 large or 3 large}

1 Lrg can pumpkin
5 eggs
2 cups oil
4 1/2 cups flour
1 1/2 tsp. soda
1 1/2 tsp. salt
4 1/2 tsp. cinnamon
1 1/2 tsp. nutmeg
1 1/2 tsp. cloves
3 1/2 cups sugar
2 cups chopped nuts {optional}
1 bag chocolate chips {optional}
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Mix and beat together 3 eggs, oil, pumpkin and sugar.
Sift dry ingredients and add gradually, beating as you mix.
Add nuts or chocolate chips if desired.
Beat the last 2 eggs and mix in gradually.
Bake at 350 .
Large loaves, 1 hour.
Small loaves 30-40 minutes.
Done when tooth pick comes out clean.