JAMES BEARD'S AMAZING PERSIMMON BREAD

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Categories     Bread     Fruit

Yield 2 9 inch loaves

Number Of Ingredients 11

3½ cups sifted flour
1½ teaspoons salt
2 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
2 to 2½ cups sugar
1 cup melted unsalted butter and cooled to room temperature
4 large eggs, at room temperature, lightly beaten
2/3 cup Cognac, bourbon or whiskey
2 cups persimmon puree (from about 4 squishy-soft Hachiya persimmons)
2 cups walnuts or pecans, toasted and chopped
2 cups raisins, or diced dried fruits (such as apricots, cranberries, or dates)

Steps:

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

Ceara Wilson
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This recipe looks delicious! I can't wait to try it.


Jamal Jr
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I'm gluten-free. Can I make this bread with gluten-free flour?


Nal Jas
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I'm vegan. Can I make this bread without eggs?


Ksks Ksks
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I'm allergic to nuts. Can I omit the walnuts from this recipe?


Rukresha Musa
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Can I freeze this bread?


Ashrafjan Sardar
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How long can I store this bread?


Adorable Nice
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I don't have any persimmons. Can I use another fruit instead?


Hassan Rashid
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This recipe is a bit too complicated for me. I prefer simpler recipes.


George Nicolescu
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I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my bread turned out dry and crumbly.


Absam Jutt
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I followed the recipe exactly, but my bread didn't turn out as moist as I would have liked.


Ahmeed Rana
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This bread is a bit too sweet for my taste, but it's still good.


Usman Wazir
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I'm not a huge fan of persimmons, but I really enjoyed this bread. It's moist and flavorful, and the persimmons add a nice sweetness.


Jadah
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This bread is delicious! The persimmons add a unique sweetness and flavor that I love.


Mason Glen
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I love this bread! It's so easy to make and it always turns out perfect.


Koala
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This is the best persimmon bread I've ever had. It's so moist and flavorful. I highly recommend it!


Curtis Jones Jr
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I made this bread for a brunch party and it was a hit! Everyone loved it. I'm definitely going to make it again.


Haleigh Felder
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This bread is amazing! It's so moist and flavorful. I love the combination of persimmons and spices. It's the perfect fall bread.


Mykle Williams
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I was a bit skeptical about using persimmons in bread, but I'm so glad I tried this recipe. The bread is delicious! It's moist, flavorful, and has a beautiful golden brown crust. I will definitely be making this again.


Ahtizaz Ahmed
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This persimmon bread is the perfect combination of moist and fluffy. The persimmons add a unique sweetness and flavor that I've never tasted in a bread before. I will definitely be making this again!