Pumpkin Potato Bread

2-3/4 c. sugar

1 c. butter

3 eggs

2-3/4 c. flour

1 t. baking soda

1 t. baking powder

1 t. cinnamon

1 t. nutmeg

1 t. cloves

1 t. salt

1-1/2 c. cooked pumpkin

1 c. mashed potatoes

1/2 c. vegetable oil

1/2 t. vanilla

1 c. nuts (optional)

Cream sugar and butter in large bowl.  Add eggs, one at a time, using electric mixer.  Sift dry 

ingredients together; add to creamed mixture, blending well.  Add pumpkin, potatoes, oil, vanilla and nuts.  Blend well.  Grease and flour two loaf pans.  Divide batter; bake at 325 degrees for 1 hour.  Yields two loaves or l large(1 Hr)or 2 rounds (45 min.)

(First place winner--1985 Wisconsin Potato Contest)