Iced Pumpkin Bread

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9 x 5 x 3-inch loaf pan; set aside. In small bowl, mix baking soda with 1/3 cup water; set aside. In large mixing bowl, combine sugar, pumpkin, eggs, oil and vanilla; mixing well. Combine flour, cinnamon, salt and nuts together. Alternately add to pumpkin mixture with soda-water, starting with the flour mixture. Spoon into prepared loaf pan. Bake for 1 hour or until tested done by inserting wooden pick in center and it comes out clean. Frost loaf while still hot with icing. For Icing: Combine ingredients in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil and cook for 3 minutes. Allow to cool before serving. Wrap tightly to store.