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Persimmon Bread
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Persimmon Bread

Adapted from Beard on Bread by James BeardUsing the higher amount of sugar will produce a moister and, of course, sweeter bread. I often use bourbon, as I like the flavor, but cognac and brandy work well, instead. I'm often asked about making this cake without the liquor and haven't tried it, as the liquor is an integral flavor in the cake. If you want to try it with something else, perhaps black tea or root beer could take its place. But I haven't tried either.

Course: Dessert, Cake, Others
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 3 1/2 cups flour sifted
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
  • 2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 2 to 2 1/2 cups (400-500g) sugar
  • 1 cup (8oz, 225g) unsalted butter melted and cooled to room temperature
  • 4 egg at room temperature, lightly beaten, large
  • 2/3 cup (160ml) cognac or bourbon whiskey
  • 2 cups (500ml) persimmon from about 4 squishy-soft Hachiya persimmons, puree
  • 2 cups (200g) walnuts toasted and chopped, or pecans
  • 2 cups (270g) raisins or diced dried fruits (such as apricots, cranberries, or dates)

Instructions

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  1. Butter 2 loaf pans. Line the bottoms with a piece of parchment paper or dust with flour and tap out any excess.
  2. Preheat oven to 350ºF (180ºC) degrees.
  3. Sift the first 5 dry ingredients in a large mixing bowl.
  4. Make a well in the center then stir in the butter, eggs, liquor, persimmon puree then the nuts and raisins.
  5. Bake 1 hour or until toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

Notes

  • Storage: Will keep for about a week, if well-wrapped, at room temperature. The Persimmon Breads take well to being frozen, too.