Persimmon Bread I

Reminiscent of apricots and honey, persimmons make a lovely bread when gently spiced with cinnamon, and augmented with raisins and chopped walnuts.

• Calories: 547 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 eggs
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
• ½ cup vegetable oil
• ½ cup chopped walnuts
• ¾ cup white sugar
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• ½ cup raisins
• 1 cup persimmon pulp

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Oil a 9 x 4 inch pan.

Step 2

In a small bowl, combine flour, cinnamon, salt, nuts, and raisins.

Step 3

In a large bowl, blend eggs, sugar, and oil. Mix baking soda into pulp, and add to sugar mixture. Fold in flour mixture. Pour batter into prepared pan.

Step 4

Bake for 75 minutes, or until tester inserted in the center comes out clean.