Persimmon bread

Persimmon bread

Ingredients/Components

• sugar - 1 c
• chopped pecans - 1/2 c
• salt - 1/2 tsp
• flour
• soda - 1 tsp
• eggs, beaten - 2 item
• baking powder - 1 tsp
• shortening - 1/2 c
• persimmon pulp - 1 c

How to make persimmon bread:

Peel persimmons, remove pits, if any, and sieve enough pulp to make 1 cup. Cream shortening until soft; add sugar gradually; then add eggs and pulp. Beat well. Sift dry ingredients together and add to creamed mixture. Stir in nuts. Bake in an 8 x 11-inch loaf pan at 325° for 45 minutes.

Recipe categories: Breads, Breakfast, Quick breads.