Persimmon Bread
#presimmonbread
#recipe
#presimmonbreadrecipe
#baking

Ingredients:
3-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
2-1/2 cups sugar
2 teaspoons baking soda
1-1/2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
2 cups puréed persimmons (4 to 5 fruit)
1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, melted and cooled
4 eggs
2/3 cup brandy
2 cups chopped walnuts or other nuts
2 cups raisins or other dried fruit

Instructions:
Preheat oven to 350°F. Butter two loaf pans and dust with flour.

In a bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking soda, salt, and nutmeg. Make a well in the center.

In a separate bowl, combine persimmon purée, butter, eggs, and brandy. Add to well in dry ingredients and stir to blend. Add nuts and raisins and stir until just combined. Pour into prepared pans. Bake for 1 hour, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.