persimmon bread

Name: Persimmon Bread
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 40 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 8-10 - ripe persimons; 3 1/2 cup(s) sifted flour; 1 1/2 teaspoon(s) salt; 2 teaspoon(s) baking soda; 1 teaspoon(s) nutmeg; 1 3/4 - white sugar; 1/2 cup(s) packed light brown sugar; 1 1/2 stick(s) butter, unsalted, melted; 1/2 cup(s) vegetable oil; 4 - eggs, medium-large; 2/3 cup(s) brandy

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Melissa Baldan

San Diego, CA

Updated on Oct 23, 2014

My neighbor brought me a huge bag of these yummy fruits. But, I had no idea what to do with them. Well, bread seems like a good idea. Turns out, I was right! This is the most moist fruit bread I have ever made. Delicious and sweet. A family treat for every fall from here to eternity!

Rate

prep time 20 Min

cook time 40 Min

method Bake

yield Many

Ingredients

8-10 - ripe persimons
3 1/2 cups sifted flour
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon nutmeg
1 3/4 - white sugar
1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
1 1/2 sticks butter, unsalted, melted
1/2 cup vegetable oil
4 - eggs, medium-large
2/3 cup brandy

How To Make persimmon bread

Step 1

preheat oven to 350. Clean, peel and cut persimmons. In large saucepan place steamer rack and water. Steam persimmons for about 10 min. Place in blender and process until smooth. Reserve 2 cups and discard or freeze remaining. Set aside.

Step 2

Add dry ingredients to large mixing bowl. Make a large well in center. Add butter and oil and blend in a bit, then add eggs, brandy and persimmon blending well.
Step 3

Grease an flour two 9-inch loaf pans. Divided batter equally into pans. Bake for 50-55 minutes. Can also use mini loaf pans, divide batter into 4 mini loaf pans and bake 40-45 minutes.
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