Persimmon Bread

* Exported from MasterCook *

Persimmon Bread

Recipe By : Unknown
Serving Size : 1 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Breads Fruit

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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2 Cups unbleached all-purpose flour
2 Cups whole-wheat pastry flour
1 Tablespoon + 1 teaspoon baking soda
1 Teaspoon salt
1 Teaspoon mace
1/2 Teaspoon cloves
4 eggs
1 Cup unsalted butter -- melted
1/4 Cup honey
1 3/4 Cups brown sugar
2/3 Cup bourbon
2 Cups very ripe persimmons -- mashed
2 Cups chopped walnuts (black -- if you can find
them)
2 Cups raisins

Combine flour, pastry flour, baking soda, salt, mace, and cloves in large
mixing bowl. In separate bowl, beat eggs, butter, honey, brown sugar,
bourbon, and persimmons. Add liquid to dry, stirring just until moistened.
Stir in walnuts and raisins. Pour batter into two loaf pans. Bake at 350
degrees for about an hour.


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