Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Bread

Submitted by: Kristl

3 scant c. sugar
3 1/3 c. flour (I use bread flour)
1 1/2 tsp. salt
1 heaping tsp. cinnamon
1 heaping tsp. nutmeg
2 tsp. baking soda
1 15 oz. can prepared pumpkin
1 c. canola oil
4 eggs
2/3 c. water
1 c. mini chocolate chips

Preheat oven to 350 degrees
Spray 3 bread loaf pans with cooking spray

Mix the first 6 ingredients (dry ingredients)
Add the next 4 ingredients (pumpkin, eggs, oil, water)
Beat on medium speed for at least two minutes, until the color lightens and all ingredients are thoroughly mixed.

Add 1 c. chocolate chips, folding in gently.

Distribute batter evenly into three pans

Bake at 350 degrees for 55 minutes. Cool on racks for 10 minutes in the pan. Turn out to cool.